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Important pendentif anthropomorphe Culture Nicoya Province de Guanacaste, Costa Rica 100-500 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Nicoya
- Important pendentif anthropomorphe
- Jadéite verte à surface brillante et traces de pigment rouge
- h. 17,2 cm ; 6 3/4 in
Provenance
Collection Laurence Witten, Etats-Unis
Sotheby’s, New York, 22 novembre 1999, lot 56
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 521-80
Sotheby’s, New York, 22 novembre 1999, lot 56
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 521-80
Literature
Arts précolombiens de l’Amérique centrale dans les collections du musée Barbier-Mueller de Barcelone: Nicaragua, Costa Rica et Panamá, 2001, fig. 15, p. 97
Condition
Très bon état de conservation avec traces de sciage visibles au revers du pendentif
Very good condition, with traces of saw-marks visible to the reverse of the pendant
"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."