TWO CARVED WOOD FIGURES OF BODHISATTVA SONG / YUAN DYANSTY

each portrayed seated in dhayanasana on a lotus throne, wearing loosely draped robes that open at the chest to reveal beaded necklaces, crowned with an elaborate headdress fronting a backswept topknot, the remaining knot-tied tresses gently falling over the shoulders, one figure holding a scroll in the right hand, the left hand held in suchimudra,  the other figure with left hand held at chest level, right hand in akashamudra (2)

Both figures with several visible splits and cracks, and traces of pigment and gilt. The figure to the right of the catalogue illustration has a chip to the right sleeve, missing a small section to the diadem and two finger tips of the right hand. There is possible restoration to the long knotted dangling tresses. The figure is also missing two sections of its plinth at the back. The other figure to the left of the catalogue illustration is missing an attribute in its left hand, has chips to the diadem and possible restoration to the hair.
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.

For examples of wooden bodhisattva dated to the Song dynasty see Hai-wai Yi-chen, Chinese Art in Overseas Collections, Buddhist Sculpture II, Taipei, 1995, pp. 145-152.