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Masque funéraire Culture Chimu Pérou 1200-1400 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Chimu
- Masque funéraire
- Or jaune et cinabre
- h. 12,5 cm ; 3 in et l. 14,2 cm ; 5 1/2 in
Provenance
Galerie André Emmerich, New York, 1977
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 532-2
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 532-2
Exhibited
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, Camino del Inca, el pasado de los Andes, 9 juin 2011-septembre 2012
Literature
Ocampo (Estella), " El oro de los dioses. The Gold of Gods ", in Precolombart, n° 3, 2000, fig. 9, p. 59
Condition
Masque obtenu par la technique du repoussé. Nombreuses froissures et petites déchirures sur les côtés
Mask made by the repousse technique. Numerous small tears and folds to the sides
"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."