Lot 14
  • 14

PLAT ZOOMORPHECULTURE OLMÈQUEPRÉCLASSIQUE MOYEN, 900-600 AV. J.-C. |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • haut. 28,5 cm ; 11 in

Provenance

Marché de l'art, États-Unis
Christie's, Paris, 14 juin 2004, n° 370
Importante Collection privée française

Condition

Very good condition overall. 2-3 clean breaks and repairs on the flat base. small chips to the rim near the head and mouth.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Voir Coe, Jaguar's Children, 1965, p. 57, fig. 70, pour les bols Tlatilco stylisés en forme de poisson de la collection Jay C. Leff.  Cf. Coe, Jaguar's Children, 1965, p. 57, fig. 70, for the Tlatilco stylized fish bowls from the Jay C. Leff collection.