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Seated Bodhisattva Grey schist Ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan period
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Seated Bodhisattva
- Grey schist
- height 25 in. (63.5 cm)
The haloed bodhisattva seated on a draped, cushioned throne, richly ornamented, clad in diaphanous garments, his hands displaying dharmachakra mudra, his full, rounded face with downcast eyes and pursed lips bearing a compassionate expression, his head crowned by an elaborate jeweled turban.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, March 20, 1997, lot 47
Condition
Good overall condition. Crack to left wrist. Minor loss to right fingertips, halo, crown and sah elements. Chips to right side of robe and left arm, loss of both earrings.
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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.
Catalogue Note
It is unusual to find Bodhisattvas displaying the dharmachakra mudra, a gesture usually associated with the Buddha, marking his first sermon at Sarnath. For two other sculptures of youthful bodhisattvas displaying this mudra, see Isao Kurita, Gandharan Art, vol. II, Tokyo & New York, Tokyo, 2003, nos. 128 and 141, pp. 53 & 57.