- 69
Femme agenouillée à la tête amovible Culture Calima Style Llama, Colombie 100 av. J.-C.-500 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
35,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Calima
- Femme agenouillée à la tête amovible
- Céramique bichrome brun clair et brun fonçé à surface lustrée – test de thermoluminescence
- h. 42,5 cm ; 16 3/4 in
Provenance
Collection privée américaine, depuis 1966
Sotheby’s, New York, 12 mai 2005, lot 213
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 531-21
Sotheby’s, New York, 12 mai 2005, lot 213
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 531-21
Exhibited
Philadelphie, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, 1966-1991
Literature
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2006, fig. 9, p. 339
Condition
Fracture visible du fessier avec restauration, remontant sur le dos du personnage. A l'avant, restauration des cuisses, avec usure de surface due au temps et altération des couleurs. Tête cassée collée sur la coiffure. Epaule droite restaurée. Manque visible sur le côté gauche du cou
Visible fracture to the buttocks, with restoration which runs on to the back of the figure. At the front, the thighs have some restoration, with surface wear due to time and some fading of the colours. Head broken and glued to the head-dress. Right shoulder restored. Loss visible on the left side of the neck
"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."