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A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSRI, TIBETAN, 15th CENTURY, BEARING A YONGLE MARK
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 AUD
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Description
- A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSRI, TIBETAN, 15th CENTURY, BEARING A YONGLE MARK
- inscription to the base, 16cm high
seated in dhyanasana with hands in dharamcakra mudra, wearing body jewellery inlaid with semi-precious stones, with a sword on a lotus, with lotuses at his left and right shoulders, on a lotus base
Condition
Generally good condition, but has rubbing to gilding in various places. The sword to his right shoulder is bent adn the base plate is missing.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
REFERENCE
Von Schroeder, Ulrich, Buddhist Sculpture in Tibet, Volume Two: Tibet and China, Chapter 20