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Sculpture représentant un dindon Culture Aztèque Vallée de Mexico, Mexique 1300-1521 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Aztèque
- Sculpture représentant un dindon
- Basalte gris
- h. 22 cm ; 8 1/2 in
Provenance
Collection Josef Mueller, Soleure, acquis à Paris entre 1920 et 1939
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 503-15
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 503-15
Exhibited
Soleure, Museum der Stadt, Allerlei Schönes aus Afrika, Amerika und der Südsee, 28 septembre-10 novembre 1957
Genève, Musée Barbier-Mueller, 30 janvier-24 mars 1992, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fondation Maeght, 11 avril-15 juin 1992, Barcelone, Fondation la Caixa, 25 novembre 1992-24 janvier 1993, Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992
Genève, Musée Barbier-Mueller, 30 janvier-24 mars 1992, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fondation Maeght, 11 avril-15 juin 1992, Barcelone, Fondation la Caixa, 25 novembre 1992-24 janvier 1993, Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992
Literature
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 66, p. 263
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 66
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 66, p. 301
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 66
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 66, p. 301
Condition
Volatile en forme de Hacha, venant peut être de la région de Veracruz. Bon état de conservation, avec quelques éclats visibles et une tache sur la tête
Bird in the form of a Hacha proably comes from the Veracruz region. Good condition, with some visible chips and a mark on the head
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."