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Pilon rituel surmonté d’un oiseau Culture Taïno, République dominicaine 1000-1400 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Pilon rituel surmonté d’un oiseau
- Roche volcanique gris anthracite
- h. 15,3 cm ; 6 in
Provenance
Collection Paul de Givenchy, Paris, entre 1880 et 1920
Galerie Charles Ratton, Paris, 1938-1939
Collection Josef Mueller, Soleure
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 526-13
Galerie Charles Ratton, Paris, 1938-1939
Collection Josef Mueller, Soleure
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 526-13
Exhibited
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, juin-octobre 2008, Santiago de Compostela, Fundación Caixa Galicia, novembre 2008-février 2009, Madrid, Museo de América, février-juin 2009, El Caribe precolombino: fray Ramón Pané y el universo taíno
Literature
El Caribe precolombino: fray Ramón Pané y el universo taíno, 2008, cat. 51, p. 260
Condition
Magnifique patine d'usage sans accident particulier
Magnificent patina from use, no particular damage
"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."
"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."