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Casse-tête cérémoniel, tête de batracien ou de félin surmonté de deux serpents enroulés Culture Nicoya Province de Guanacaste, Costa Rica Période IV récente, 100 av. J.-C.-500 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Nicoya
- Casse-tête cérémoniel, tête de batracien ou de félin surmonté de deux serpents enroulés
- Pierre dure gris-vert à surface patinée et brillante
- h. 7 cm ; 2 3/4 in et l. 9 cm ; 3 1/2 in
Provenance
Collection Josef Mueller, Soleure, acquis entre 1920 et 1939
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 521-32
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 521-32
Exhibited
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, 29 novembre 2000-7 mai 2001, Paris, Maison de l’Amérique latine, 14 juin-9 septembre 2001, Arts précolombiens de l’Amérique centrale dans les collections du musée Barbier-Mueller de Barcelone: Nicaragua, Costa Rica et Panamá
Literature
Arts précolombiens de l’Amérique centrale dans les collections du musée Barbier-Mueller de Barcelone: Nicaragua, Costa Rica et Panamá, 2001, cat. 15, p. 175
Condition
Très bon état, avec usure de surface. Présence d'une étiquette ancienne numérotée " 1683 "
Very good condition overall, with wear to the surface. With an old label bearing the number " 1683 "
"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."