Deux statues de Bodhisattva en terre cuite Chine, dynastie Yuan, XIVE siècle

debout sur une base lotiforme, vêtus de longues robes formant d'harmonieux plis, arborant collier et boucles d'oreille précieux, le visage serein surmonté d'une tiare ouvragée decouvrant une image de bouddha, l'un tenant dans ses mains un vase, l'autre un rameau feuillagé, traces de polychromie

Chacune portant au dos une étiquette "C. T. Loo & C^ie, T. 22263"

Generally in good condition with the exception of some overall wear to the pigments and some chipping along the edge of the sleeves. There are traces of old gilt lacquer to both. The figure holding a vase has some chipping on approx 11cm along her left sleeve's edge, and a 5 cm section along the right one (showing on the illustration in the catalogue). There is a 5cm crack to the front of the base and a 8 cm crackling further upper right on the lotus base. There is a chip to the extremity of the hair lock behind her left ear, and to the bottom end of the hair lock behind her right ear. The figure holding a palm leaf has some chipping on an approx 8 cm section along the edge of her right sleeve. There is a chip as well to the edge of the robe around her left wrist (visible on the illustration). A 3cm section of the hair lock behind her right ear is also chipped. There is a crackle to the rear of the base toward the right.
"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."

The pair is listed in a valuation done by Michel Beurdeley at the house of the grand-mother of the present owner on the 4th December 1973.