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Pendentif-pectoral anthropomorphe, " dieu hache " Culture Nicoya Province de Guanacaste, Costa Rica 500 av. J.-C.-500 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Nicoya
- Pendentif-pectoral anthropomorphe, " dieu hache "
- Jadéite vert d‘eau veinée de blanc à surface polie et brillante
- h. 18,1 cm ; 7 1/4 in
Provenance
Sotheby’s, New York, 2 juin 1999, lot 43
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 521-70
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 521-70
Literature
Arts précolombiens de l’Amérique centrale dans les collections du musée Barbier-Mueller de Barcelone: Nicaragua, Costa Rica et Panamá, 2001, p. 12
Condition
Très bon état de conservation, avec au revers du pendentif, traces de sciage vertical. Eclats
Very good condition overall, with some vertical saw-marks to the back of the pendant. Some chips
"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."