- 1447
THANGKA DEPICTING BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI TIBET, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- 29 by 18 cm. 11 5/8 by 7 1/4 in.
the Buddha seated in dhyanasana with hands in vitarka and dhyana mudra, depicting scenes from his previous from his previous births set against a green landscape
Condition
Vertical repair to left third of the painting and new support adhered to the back. Considerable loss to gold/yellow pigment in central deity. Overall accretion. Water damage throughout, namely in the upper right corner and on the left third of the painting alongside the vertical repair.
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.