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A BRONZE FIGURE OF YAMANTAKA 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze
the buffalo-headed deity and his consort Yami cast standing in pratyalidhasana on the back of a recumbent bull above a prostrate figure on a double-lotus base, wearing a necklace of heads with beaded festoons around the body, the head detailed with bushy eyebrows, wrinkled nose and flaring nostrils, the flaming hair surmounted by a tiara of skulls
Condition
Several dents and casting imperfections to the beaded border to base and to recumbent figure. The figure of Yamantaka with a loss to the attribute held in his raised right hand and to tip of flaming hair. The figure of Yami possibly re-attached or replaced and most likely missing something the attribute originally held in right hand.
"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."