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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt bronze
the figure seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus base, her right foot resting on a lotus with her right hand in varadamudra and the left in vitarkamudra, wearing a dhoti and a scarf draped over the shoulders and the arms and pendant body jewellery, the head slightly tilted with a serene facial expression, the hair in a high chignon and falling to the shoulders, framed with a five-petal diadem
Provenance
A European Private Collection.
Condition
Unsealed, losses to the semi-precious stone inlay and to the lotus stem underneath her right foot. Possible missing lotus stem by her arms and shoulders. Otherwise in good general condition, with characteristic 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."