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A LARGE SANDSTONE HEAD OF A LUOHAN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- sandstone
finely carved in sensuous volumes, his heavy-lidded eyes cast down in meditation beneath slightly bulging eyelids, with a full bud mouth and supple double-chin, his ears well-modelled and with long full pendulous lobes, the stone a dark grey tone
Provenance
The Breitbart Collection.
Sotheby's New York, 19th March 1997, lot 172.
Condition
This is in good condition, with chips to his left ear lobe and underneath the nose. Some traces of black pigment on the eyebrows and eyes.
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.