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Statuette de Bodhisattva en bronze, chine, dynastie ming, XVIE-XVIIE siècle
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
assis en dhyanasana sur une base lotiforme, la main droite dressée en abhayamudra, la main gauche en avakashamudra présentant un fruit, vêtu d'un fin dhoti formant d'harmonieux plis, arborant couronne, boucles d'oreille et colliers précieux, la divinité encadrée de fleurs de lotus sur leur tige sinueuse, traces de dorure, la base non scellée
Condition
The fingers of the right hand and the right point of the crown are missing as visible in the catalogue illustration ; the base in unsealed ; a small hole to the bronze between the legs.
"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."