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Hacha, tête d’homme Culture Veracruz Côte du Golfe, Mexique Classique, 600-900 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Culture Veracruz
- Hacha, tête d’homme
- Pierre dure gris-beige à surface légèrement rugueuse
- h. 20,9 cm ; 8 1/4 in
Provenance
Collection Josef Mueller, Soleure, acquis d’Earl Stendahl vers 1950
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 507-9
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 507-9
Exhibited
Leyde, Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde, Ulama, het balspel bij de Maya’s en Azteken, 2000 v. Chr.-2000 n. Chr.: van mensenoffer tot sport. Ulama, the ballgame of the Mayas and Aztecs, 2000 BC-AD 2000: from human sacrifice to sport, 18 juin-12 septembre 1988
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
Lisbonne, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 23 mars-4 juin 1995
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
Lisbonne, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 23 mars-4 juin 1995
Literature
Leyenaar (Ted J. J.) et Parsons (Lee A.), Ulama, het balspel bij de Maya’s en Azteken, 2000 v. Chr.- 2000 n. Chr.: van mensenoffer tot sport. Ulama, the ballgame of the Mayas and Aztecs, 2000 BC- AD 2000: from human sacrifice to sport, 1988, fig. 92, p. 183
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 63, p. 260
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 63
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 63, p. 298
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Fauria (Carmen), Guide de l’art précolombien, 1997, fig. 43, p. 58
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 63, p. 260
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 63
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 63, p. 298
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Fauria (Carmen), Guide de l’art précolombien, 1997, fig. 43, p. 58
Condition
Bon état de conservation, petits éclats et usure de surface due au temps
Good condition overall, small cracks and wear to the surface as a result of age
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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."