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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA MING DYNASTY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt bronze
seated in dyanasana on a double-lotus base, the left hand rested in dhyanamudra and the right hand extended in bhumisparsamudra, wearing a dhoti and a shawl hemmed with foliate scroll borders, with the undergarment antaravasaka gathered at the chest, the serene face framed by tightly curled hair gathered in an ushnisha atop
Condition
In good general condition; unsealed; a large 53mm chips to the rim of base to the reverse; several small chips or dents elsewhere, but primarily concentrated around the base; traces of pigments to hair; traces of malachite and other patination to bronze surface all over.
"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."