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Ehecatl, dieu du vent Culture Aztèque Vallée de Mexico, Mexique 1300-1521 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Culture Aztèque
- Ehecatl, dieu du vent
- Basalte gris anthracite avec traces de cinabre
- h. 39 cm ; 15 1/3 in
Provenance
Collection Josef Mueller, Soleure, acquis à Paris entre 1920 et 1939
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 509-14
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 509-14
Exhibited
Soleure, Museum der Stadt, Allerlei Schönes aus Afrika, Amerika und der Südsee, 28 septembre-10 novembre 1957
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
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
Literature
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 68, p. 265
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 68
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 68, p. 303
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 68
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 68, p. 303
Condition
Sculpture très bien conservée. Le masque de bouche est resté intact. Petits manques visibles sur la coiffure. La main droite du dieu est fracturée
Very good condition overall. The mouth mask remains intact. Small losses visible to the head-dress. The right hand is fractured
"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."