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VASE EN PIERRE À DÉCOR INCISÉCULTURE MAYA, VALLÉE DE L'ULÚACLASSIQUE RÉCENT/POSTCLASSIQUE RÉCENT, 800-1000 AP. J.-C. |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- diam. 23,5 cm ; 9 in
Provenance
Marché de l'art, États-Unis
Christie's, Paris, 7 juin 2005, n° 417
Importante Collection privée française
Christie's, Paris, 7 juin 2005, n° 417
Importante Collection privée française
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Little loss of material on the rim. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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."
Catalogue Note
La poignée ornée d'une tête d'oiseau de ce bol très raffiné laisse supposer qu'il était utilisé en tant que louche. Voir Kelemen, Medieval American Art, 1943, pl. 95, pour un bol de ce style. This finely carved low bowl may have served as a dipper, with the handle in the form of a birds' head. See Kelemen, Medieval American Art, 1943, pl. 95, for the type.