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Krishna Venugopala Ivory South India
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Krishna Venugopala
- Ivory
- height 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Provenance
Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1984
Condition
Fair and stable overall condition. Body made in two sections, joined at waist as visible in catalogue illustration. Separately cast right arm attached to the body with dowel. The tip of the hair tress on left shoulder now missing, as are the tips of the little fingers on both hands; the flute; and the left foot below the anklet. The whole with a mottled patina and traces of polychrome. Chips to the joint at back of body and a crack running up the back, now stable. Minor cracks due to age throughout. No restoration.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.