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A GILT-BRONZE MULTI-ARMED FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bronze
seated in dhyanasana, wearing a robe open at the chest, with folds gracefully falling over shoulder and legs, the face with a gentle expression framed by long pendulous lobes and a five lobed crown, the eighteen arms raised around and above the body originally holding various ritual implements
Condition
The figure is very heavy. Several finger tips are missing on one of the raised hands. The attributes are missing. There is a 1 by 1/2 inch large filled-in patch visible below the gilding on the back of the figure which was done after the casting of the figure.
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.