THREE THANGKAS DEPICTING PADMASABHAVA, AVALOKITESHVARA AND AMITABHA TIBET, 20TH CENTURY |

the guru Padmasambhava seated at center, wearing the peaked cap ornamented with a feather, holding a vajra in the raised right and a kapala in the left, with a khatvanga in the crook of the left elbow, flanked by his consorts Mandarava and Yeshe Tsogyal, Avalokiteshvara seated in vajraparyankasana on a lotus base surrounded by various manifestations of the bodhisattva, Amitabha seated in vajraparyankasana on a lotus throne surrounded by a retinue of bodhisattvas, all set against large temple complexes

Additional support glued to the back of each thangka. 1) Amitabha- Overall excellent condition. Spots of organic waste matter scattered throughout. Minor horizontal creasing in upper register. 2) Avalokiteshvara- Good and stable overall condition. Minor creasing and abrasion throughout. Areas where glue has seeped through from the back creating staining and blotching on the front. 3) Padmasambhava- Good and stable overall condition. Minor creasing and abrasion throughout. Areas where glue has seeped through from the back creating staining and blotching on the front.
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.