石雕觀音菩薩半身像

the full face with serene downcast gaze and gentle smile, crowned with an elaborate crown centered with a standing figure of Amitabha atop a lotus surrounded by foliate scrolls, the sides of the crown tied with ribbons reaching to the shoulders, draped with a shawl, parting to reveal a double-string necklace, stand (2)

Sotheby's New York, 29th September 2004, lot 226.

There is a loss to the tip of the figure's crown. There is a shallow surface chip to the ribbon hanging from the left side of the crown. There are chips to the edges of the bows on both sides of the crown and scattered, to the back of the head, to the top edge of the headband, and to the lower edge of the head covering and small scattered chips along the edges. There are numerous fissures in the stone. The applied patina to the face, neck and chest is distressed. There are traces of gilt on the crown.
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.
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