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Statuette de bodhisattva et guanyin en bronze partiellement doré Chine, dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
le bodhisattva Bixiayuanjun assis sur un socle en bois, tenant un disque dans la main gauche, vêtu d'une longue robe, le visage à patine dorée sous une tiare décorée de trois phénix, la guanyin assise en padmasana, les mains jointes devant elle tenant un enfant, la chevelure recouverte d'un voile ; défauts de fonte dont certains restaurés
Condition
The first figure with a head crown:
Thin casting with pitting. Some lead solder repairs, one near the left side of the robe 1.5 x 2cm, another by the right approx 1x1 cm, a large trangular patch on the back 5 x 7 cm. Some light wear to the gilding on the face, a casting hole to the top of the head.
The second figure with a veil:
The base is unsealed, a 1 cm casting hole on the hem of the front of the robe. Other minor pitting holes to the robe. Traces of the original lacquer remaining. Some light wear to the gilding on the face. Otherwise in good 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."