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A DEHUA FIGURE OF BUDDHA QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
modeled standing on an oval lotus plinth, wearing long flowing robes draped from the shoulders, revealing the bare chest, one hand held in front holding a 'pearl', the other held in varada mudra, his facial features sensitively modeled conveying a serene expression with downcast eyes and a small benevolent smile, his hair with tightly curled whorls set in the center with the ushnisha, all under an unctuous ivory-toned glaze
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 13th May 2009, lot 164 (part).
Condition
The head and left hand have been reattached. The right thumb has been restored. Very minor chips to the edge of the robe retouched. There are minor chips to the bottom edge of the base.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.