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A PAIR OF NEPALESE WOOD BOOK COVER, 16TH/17TH CENTURY TOGETHER WITH A WOODEN BOOK COVER, TIBETAN, 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 AUD
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Description
- A PAIR OF NEPALESE WOOD BOOK COVER, 16TH/17TH CENTURY TOGETHER WITH A WOODEN BOOK COVER, TIBETAN, 17TH CENTURY
- Item one 7cm by 25cm and item two 8cm by 41cm
one with Vishnu and Garuda to the centre, the other of similar subject, with India to lower rights traces of pigment and gold
together with
a wooden box cover inscribed 'Om mni Padme Hum Hri', featuring from left to right Avalokitesvara, Kagyu Lama and a yogi
together with
a wooden box cover inscribed 'Om mni Padme Hum Hri', featuring from left to right Avalokitesvara, Kagyu Lama and a yogi
Condition
item one - small area of damage to lower right corner to one surface wear to both;
item two - an old central split but generally good condition.
"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."