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Eléphant et Ghanta en bronze Chine, XVIIE, et Tibet, XIXE siècle
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
l'éléphant caparaçonné, allongé la tête trounée vers l'arrière, tenant dans la bouche un lingzhi formant un support de baguette d'encens ; la cloche avec sa prise en forme de vajra surmontant une tête de Vairocana, décorée d'une rangée de symboles bouddhistes et vajra
Condition
Good overall condition with expected wear to the bronze ; a 3mm dent near the rim and an original hole just beneath the handle ; the elephant with a 2cm diameter original hole beneath the base ; expected wear consistent with age ; some losses to the inlaids.
"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."