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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA CHINA, 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt bronze
the figure seated in lalitasana on a double lotus base, her right foot resting on a lotus, the left hand in virtakamudra and the right in varadamudra, wearing a dhoti, a scarf draped across her arms and shoulders and ornate body jewellery, the head tilted to one side and the face with a serene expression, the hair pullied up in a high chignon, falling to each shoulder and framed by a five-pendant diadem
Condition
Unsealed and with a loss to lotus stem at left shoulder, otherwise in very good condition. Two small areas of bronze repair to the centre of the figure's back and to left toe. 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."