Yannick Durand
Pre-Columbian art expert
Founded in 2007, the Galerie 1492 is specialized in the arts of Pre-Columbian America fields extends from Mesoamerica to Tierra del Fuego.
Yannick Durand is recognized as one of the key players in the market of Pre-Columbian art in Europe. He participates in many fairs, notably the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris and TEFAF-Maastricht.
Yannick Durand is a member of the SNA (Syndicat National des Antiquaires) since 2010. He provides expertise and estimates for auction houses and private individuals.
All pieces are selected based on aesthetic and historical criteria. The gallery attach great importance to the origin of the objects.
The gallery is always looking for new pieces.
Gallery
Key pieces
Tripod metate
Tripod metate representing a jaguar
H x L x D: 27 x 80 x 30 cm
Stone
Culture of the Atlantic Seaside. Ca. 300-700 A.D., Costa-Rica
Price on request
Anthropomorphic figure
Anthropomorphic figure also called 'Supplicante'
H x L x D: 25 x 8 x 11,3 cm
Gray stone
Culture Alamitos, ca 200-450 AD. J.C. Argentina
Price on request
Mayan Lid
Important Mayan lid with an incised representation of a ruler
H x D: 5,3 x 46,5 cm
Gray-beige ceramic
Maya Culture, ca 350-400 AD. J.C. Guatemala, Tikal
Publications: "Monster und Menschen in der Maya-Kunst" Helmut, M., 1987, fig. 434, p. 206.
"Chefs-d'oeuvre inédits de l'art précolombien", Éditions ARTS 135, Boulogne, 1985, p. 230, nrs. 351 et 352.
Price on request
Collectors' corner
Other discoveries from the gallery
