Exhibition "Incarnations"
September 11th - October 6th 2018
Dialogue between the photographs of François Roelants, serie "Pré-co (rps)" and the Precolumbian artworks of Galerie 1492
Opening on September 11th - 3 pm to 7pm
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
Seated stylized women figures with stretched legs.
Terra-cotta with a red slip and painted.
H 29,8 cm x W 19,5 cm x T 21 cm
Nayarit Culture, Chinesco style, ca 100 BC-500 AD. Mexico
Provenance : Private american Collection. Ex-Al Stendahl collection, 1960's-70's.
Price on request
Valdivia Stela
Stela representing a shaman transforming into an owl with stretched wings
Gray stone
H 21.2 cm x W 45 cm x T 2 cm
Ecuador ca. 3200 - 1500 B.C.
Price on request
Collectors' corner
Other discoveries from the gallery
