A SMALL GILT-BRONZE STANDING FIGURE OF BUDDHA LIAO DYNASTY

the slender figure standing barefoot on an upturned lotus base, wearing a plaited robe fastened at the waist leaving the torso bare and cascading in undulous folds over his knees, with a veil draped around shoulders and arms, his hands held in dhyanamudra, his oval face with finely carved features marked with the urna and set in a meditative expression, framed by pendulous earlobes and tightly curled hairs covering the domed ushnisha, fitted black lacquer base

There is some wear to the gilding as visible on the illustration in the catalogue with associate malachite encrustation, pitting and dents to the surface with a small crack to the lotus base. Apart from this the Buddha is in good condition.
"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."