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Avalokiteshvara Padmapani Copper alloy and iron Tibet
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Avalokiteshvara Padmapani
- Copper alloy and iron
- height 16 in. (40.6 cm)
Provenance
Acquired in London, 1980s
Condition
Good overall condition. Accretion throughout. Slight loss to tip of crown ornament. Backplate now missing. Original baseplate intact.
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.
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
Cf. a standing Padmapani with a less elaborate pedestal in the Jo Khang, Lhasa, see U. von Schroeder, Buddhist Sculptures in Tibet, Hong Kong, 2001, vol. II, p. 1192, pl. 323A.