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A CARVED MARBLE HEAD OF A BUDDHA NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
the full elongated faced carved with downcast eyes below a slightly protruding high forehead, the nose above small bud-lips, flanked by pendulous ears almost touching the upper neck, surmounted by a plain ushnisha, the stone of light buff color with gray and white inclusions, square base (2)
Provenance
Christie's New York, 6th November 1980, lot 174.
Thereafter with the present owner.
Condition
The top of the ushnisha and the nose are worn and have losses, minor losses on the eyebrows and tips of earlobes. In otherwise 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.
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.
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.