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Figurine en forme de tortue Style Arari rouge incisé Ile de Marajo, Brésil Phase Marajoara, 400-1350 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
8,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Style Arari rouge incisé
- Figurine en forme de tortue
- Céramique à engobe beige clair et peinture ornementale brun-rouge
- h. 9 cm ; 3 1/2 in et l. 7 cm ; 2 3/4 in
Provenance
Jean-Pierre Janikian, Bruxelles
Art & Ethnographie, Genève, 1977
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 534-10, acquis en 1978
Art & Ethnographie, Genève, 1977
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 534-10, acquis en 1978
Exhibited
Genève, Musée Barbier-Mueller, Amazonie précolombienne, 23 avril- 23 septembre 2002
Denver, Denver Art Museum, Marajó : Ancient Ceramics from the Mouth of the Amazon, 11 juin-17 septembre 2011
Denver, Denver Art Museum, Marajó : Ancient Ceramics from the Mouth of the Amazon, 11 juin-17 septembre 2011
Literature
McEwan (Colin), Barreto (Cristina) et Neves (Eduardo), Unknown Amazon: culture in nature in ancient Brazil, 2001, fig. 4.9, p. 116
Corrêa (Conceição G.), Barry (Iris), Amazonie précolombienne: dans les collections du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino, Barcelona, 2002, cat. 14, p. 63
Young-Sanchez (Margaret), Pahl Schaan (Denise), Ancient Ceramics from the Mouth of the Amazon, Etats-Unis, 2011, fig. 6, p. 14
Corrêa (Conceição G.), Barry (Iris), Amazonie précolombienne: dans les collections du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino, Barcelona, 2002, cat. 14, p. 63
Young-Sanchez (Margaret), Pahl Schaan (Denise), Ancient Ceramics from the Mouth of the Amazon, Etats-Unis, 2011, fig. 6, p. 14
Condition
Bon état de conservation. Altération de surface avec traces d'oxydation noire. Le décor intérieur est légèrement effacé. Forme rare
Good condition overall. Fading to the surface with some black oxidation. The interior decoration is lightly effaced. Rare form
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"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."