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A CARVED STONE FIGURE OF BUDDHA NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
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seated with one leg crossed, the right hand raised in abhayamudra to the chest and the left hand lowered in varamudra, wearing long robes falling in loose folds around the body, the face with a gentle smile, pronounced chin and downcast eyes, the hair piled up in a rounded usnisa, the granular stone of a mottled buff tone with traces of pigment, wood stand
Provenance
Acquired in China between 1903 and 1906 by the great uncle of the present owner
A Belgian Private Collection.
A Belgian Private Collection.
Exhibited
Tentoonstelling. Aspecten van de Chinese Kunst, Sedelijk Museum, Diest, Belgium, 1978, cat. no. 14.
Condition
The carving is in good condition with the exception of repair encircling the head, loss to the side of the left hand, nibbles to the edge of the left hand sleeve of the robe, minor nibbles to the extremities.
"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."