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A SMALL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A LOKAPALA TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
the menacing figure standing with feet flexed and hips thrust out to one side, one hand clenched tightly into a fist by the waist with the other held up in halting motion, wearing a short fluttering skirt, his face with a fierce expression, stand (2)
Condition
Overall wear to the gilding, particularly to the back, elbows, hands and chest; some visible in the catalogue illustration. The color of the gilding is not as saturated as the catalogue illustration. The figure is attached to the base, underside of feet not inspected.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present figure is a fine example of the rounded volumes and movement characteristic of Tang dynasty sculptural style. It would originally have formed part of a small portable votive altar set. Compare a related small gilt-bronze lokapala figure of approximately the same height and style and therefore possibly from the same group, illustrated in Ausstellung chinesischer Kunst, Berlin, 1929, fig. 304.