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Statuette de Shadakshari en bronze doré Tibet, XVE siècle
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilt-bronze, turquoise and hard stone inlays
assis en vajrasana sur une double base lotiforme, les mains principales en namaskara mudra et les deux autres levées en kartari mudra, l'une tenant une fleur de lotus près de l'épaule, le visage en méditation orné de l'urna, richement paré de bijoux et d'une couronne incrustés de pierres dures, vêtu d'un fin dhoti incisé de motifs floraux, scellé
Provenance
Christie's London, 11th November 2005, lot 856.
Condition
The heavily cast figure is in good overall condition. There is very minor wear to the gilding and some inlays may have been replaced. There are traces of blue pigment to the hair and is some lacquer-like residue to the hair on the back of the head. The base is sealed.
"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."