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Vénus callipyge Culture Tlatilco Vallée de Mexico, Mexique Préclassique ancien, 1200-900 av. J.-C
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Culture Tlatilco
- Vénus callipyge
- Céramique avec restes de pigment ocre jaune – test de thermoluminescence
- h. 6,5 cm ; 2 1/2 in
Provenance
Collection Josef Mueller, Soleure, acquis entre 1920 et 1939
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-10
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-10
Exhibited
Genève, Musée Barbier-Mueller, 30 janvier-24 mars 1992, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fondation Maeght, 11 avril-15 juin 1992, Barcelone, Fondation la Caixa, 25 novembre 1992-24 janvier 1993, Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992
Lisbonne, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 23 mars-4 juin 1995
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, 30 octobre-avril 2004, Lausanne, Fondation de l’Hermitage, 25 juin-24 octobre 2004, Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona
Lisbonne, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 23 mars-4 juin 1995
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, 30 octobre-avril 2004, Lausanne, Fondation de l’Hermitage, 25 juin-24 octobre 2004, Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona
Literature
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 1, p. 196
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 13
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Fauria (Carmen), Guide de l’art précolombien, 1997, fig. 17, p. 31
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 1, p. 234
Townsend (Richard F.), " Female figures, the earth and natural renewal. Statuettes féminines, la terre et le renouvellement de la nature " , in Precolombart, n° 1, 1998, fig. 3, p. 7
Barbier (Jean Paul), Civilisations disparues, 2000, p. 275
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2003, p. 256
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, fig. 86, p. 94 et fig. 8, p. 123
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 13
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Fauria (Carmen), Guide de l’art précolombien, 1997, fig. 17, p. 31
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 1, p. 234
Townsend (Richard F.), " Female figures, the earth and natural renewal. Statuettes féminines, la terre et le renouvellement de la nature " , in Precolombart, n° 1, 1998, fig. 3, p. 7
Barbier (Jean Paul), Civilisations disparues, 2000, p. 275
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2003, p. 256
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, fig. 86, p. 94 et fig. 8, p. 123
Condition
Très bon état de conservation, usure de surface visible
Very good state of conservation, visible wear to the surface
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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."