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A BRONZE FIGURE OF AN APSARAS 6TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze
from the halo of a Buddhist altarpiece, cast as a hand-drum player, dressed in long flowing robes with trailing shawls billowing as she descends, the hair piled up to a knotted chignon, wood stand
Provenance
Collection of Frederick Meyer.
Christie's London, 24th/25th June 1974, lot 139.
Collection of Walter Hochstadter.
Christie's London, 24th/25th June 1974, lot 139.
Collection of Walter Hochstadter.
Exhibited
Small Sculpture Shang through Sung Dynasties, China House, New York, 1954, no. 47.
Mostra d’Arte Cinese, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, no. 263, pl. 13.
Art in Buddhism, Newark Museum, New Jersey, 1958, no. 14.
Mostra d’Arte Cinese, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, no. 263, pl. 13.
Art in Buddhism, Newark Museum, New Jersey, 1958, no. 14.
Condition
The bronze is in very good condition with the exception of light mottled malachite encrustation to the front and rear surface.
"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."