A RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED WINGED LION 6TH / 7TH CENTURY

cast seated with raised right forepaw, the leonine head flanked by wings rising from the shoulders, the chest, wings and tail with incised lines to resemble fur, wood stand (2)

Collection of James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf.

Chinese Art from the Collection of James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf, Arts Club of Chicago, 1970, cat. no. B30.

There is overall wear to the gilding, otherwise in good condition.
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.

A figure of a similiar lion was included in the Exhibition of Selected Chinese Antiquities from the Cunliffe Collection, Messrs. Bluett & Sons Ltd., London, 1973, Cat. no. 54.  Another from the collection of Dr. Ip Yee was sold in out Hong Kong rooms, 19th November 1984, lot 7.