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Rare Guanyin Avalokitesvara en bronze Chine, dynastie Ming, XVE-XVIE siècle
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
assis en vajrasana sur un double socle lotiforme, une repésentation d'Amithaba derrière la couronne, tenant dans chaque main des tiges de lotus, supportant un kundika sur l'épaule gauche et l'oiseau kalavinka (aujourd'hui disparu) sur l'épaule droite, le dessus du socle orné d'un lion ou chimère couchée
Condition
A small piece missing to the tip end of the lotus along his left shoulder (visible on the photo), otherwise in good condition. The base is unsealed. The actual colour is a fraction browner, less "green" than on the catalogue illustration.
"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
Carved animals on stands are very unusual. For a Manjusri figure, ca.1500, with a kneeling elephant on the base, see Ulrich Von Shroeder, Indo-Tibetan bronzes, 1981, pl 151G, p.530.