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A REPOUSSÉ GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRAPANI QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt bronze, wood
striding in alidhasana, his left hand in vitarkamudra and his right raised to hold a vajra, dressed in a tiger skin tied around his waist and adorned with a multi-headed mala, celestial scarf and a snake, the face with wrathful expression surmounted by a tiara with the hair in flames, fitted wood stand
Provenance
Christie's Amsterdam, 26th April 1993, lot 119.
Condition
In good general condition. The figure fixed to the wood stand. Loss to vajra in right hand, to the left earring, to numerous turquoise and other semi-precious stone inlays. Both the crown and head naga loose. Wear and rubbing to gilding.
"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."