A SINO-TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

seated in vajraparyankasana on a lotus pedestal, his hands resting in dhyana mudra, wearing a dhoti with floral patterned borders, a long scarf falling from the shoulders and billowing at the elbows, his hair drawn up with long tresses reaching down the upper arms

Collection of Ralph Oppenhein, Copenhagen.
Sotheby's Paris, 12th June 2008, lot 302.

The figure is in overall good condition. The gilding is very lightly worn and shows some light overall black dirt on the surface. The majority of the stones formerly inset into the necklace are now missing. The scarf across the figure's left elbow shows a 1/4 inch crack. The base was opened and subsequently closed.
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.
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