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Hacha, homme agenouillé Culture Veracruz Côte du Golfe, Mexique Classique, 600-900 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Veracruz
- Hacha, homme agenouillé
- Pierre dure vert clair et cinabre (diorite ?)
- h. 28,5 cm ; 11 1/4 in
Provenance
Collection Dr Léon-Charles de Mol, depuis 1958
Galerie Lin et Emile Deletaille, Bruxelles, 2006
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 502-53
Galerie Lin et Emile Deletaille, Bruxelles, 2006
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 502-53
Literature
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2009, p. 283
Condition
Une large fracture parcourt la Hacha au niveau de l'épaule et du bras du personnage (éclat sur l'épaule droite). Bon état général de conservation avec belle patine d'usage et usure de surface
A large fracture traverses the Hacha at the shoulder and arm of the figure (chip on the right shoulder). Good overall condition with beautiful patina and surface wear
"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."