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statue de vajrabhairava en bronze doré sino-tibétain, XVIIIEsiècle
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilded bronze
représenté débout en pratyalidhasana avec sa parèdre, les pieds écrasant des animaux et divinités reposant eux-mêmes sur une double base lotiforme, ses mains principales tenant le kartrika et le kapala, les autres rayonnant autour de lui et tenant divers attributs, vêtu d'une jupe de perles, paré de bijoux en partie incrustés, de guirlandes de crânes et de têtes, une peau d'éléphant sur les épaules, son visage principal en tête de buffle, sept autres visages féroces et le huitième paisible, les cheveux en flammes rouges hirsutes
Provenance
Pan Asian Collection, Christie's New York, December 1982, Lot 114
Condition
Some attributes in his hands possibly missing, sealed opening beneath the figure, good overall 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."