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Hache votive Culture Olmèque Mexique Préclassique, 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Culture Olmèque
- Hache votive
- Jadéite semi-translucide de type Blue-Green à surface lisse et brillante
- h. 13,7 cm ; 5 1/2 in
Provenance
Alphonse Jax, New York, 1983
Collection Gérard Geiger, Lausanne, 1987
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-23
Collection Gérard Geiger, Lausanne, 1987
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-23
Exhibited
Genève, Musée Rath, Mexique, terre des dieux: trésors de l’art précolombien, 8 octobre 1998-24 janvier 1999
Literature
Aveleyra Arroyo de Anda (Luis) et Piña Chan (Ramón), L’art précolombien: olmèque, maya, aztèque, s.d., p. 88
Mexique, terre des dieux: trésors de l’art précolombien, 1998, n° 17, p. 36
Au cœur de l’Amérique précolombienne: collection Gérard Geiger, 2003, fig. 12, p. 68
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2009, p. 271
Geoffroy-Schneiter (Bérénice), Arts premiers, mode d’emploi, 2012, p. 130
Mexique, terre des dieux: trésors de l’art précolombien, 1998, n° 17, p. 36
Au cœur de l’Amérique précolombienne: collection Gérard Geiger, 2003, fig. 12, p. 68
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2009, p. 271
Geoffroy-Schneiter (Bérénice), Arts premiers, mode d’emploi, 2012, p. 130
Condition
Parfait état de conservation
Perfect state of conservation
"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."