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Statuette de roi gardien en bronze partiellement doré Chine, dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
debout, sa main droite en varadamudra, tenant un attribut dans la main gauche, le visage doré aux sourcils froncés, le front ceint d'une couronne découvrant une image de Bouddha, revêtu d'une armure, sa ceinture agrémentée d'un masque ; la base non scellée, petits accidents et manques
Condition
Roughly cast with casting holes throughout the base. The back of the base with a long 10 cm crack that has been repaired. Traces of gilding remaining on the clothing. A 3cm section of the end of the front armour is missing as well as one of the tips of the crown also missing. The tip of his right hand fingers and probably the jewel that held in his left hand are also missing.
"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."