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Statuette de Manjusri en bronze doré Sino-Tibétain, XVIIE-XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
représenté assis en dhyanasana sur une double base lotiforme, les mains esquissant des mudra, la taille mince, vêtu du dhoti, une longue étoffe s'enroulant autour de ses bras, paré de bijoux précieux, le visage serein surmonté d'une tiare à cinq pointes, les cheveux ramenés en un haut chignon, la base scellée incisée d'une fleur de lotus épanouie
Condition
The figure is in good overall condition. The base is sealed and with its original fitted plated. There is a small 0.2cm casting flaw to the rim at the rear of the figure in the form of a gap. Sand is coming out of the base where the plate is showing a fine gap. The base is incised with an open lotus flower and punched with what appear to be Sanskrit characters. The figure is very heavy.
"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."