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debout en tribhanga sur une double base lotiforme, chacun une main relevée en abhaya mudra l'autre serrant une longue écharpe s'enroulant autour d'eux, vêtus d'une longue robe finement plissée et d'un court tablier retenu par une ceinture autour de la taille, la poitrine dénudée et ornée d'une riche parure de bijoux, les épaules couvertes d'un châle, les yeux mi-clos à l'expression méditative, coiffés d'un haut chignon ceint d'une riche couronne orfévrée à cinq fleurons, des mèches retombant sur les épaules (2) 

Both figures with overall losses to the lacquer gilding, particularly to the sharp edges of the design and back. Both figures with a hole to the centre of the base. Sculpture illustrated on the left of the catalogue illustration: The crown made in 5 parts, each part reinforced with glue where it joins the head. Tips of three fingers of the figure's right hand missing, the hand reattached. The scarf ends broken off and reattached. Sculpture illustrated on the right of the catalogue illustration: The crown made in 5 parts, each part reinforced with glue where it joins the head. The scarf falling behind the figure's left raised arm broken off and reattached. The scarf falling behind the raised arm has been broken off in few parts and reattached. The left hand reattached.
"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."

Please note that the results of a C14 test are consistent with the dating of this lot.