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Statuette de Maitreya en bronze doré Dynastie Qing, XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Bronze
assis en bhadrasana sur un trône quadrangulaire orné d'une mandorle, les pieds posés sur un lotus sortant du socle, les mains en dharamachakra mudra tenant les tiges des lotus s'épanouissant autour des épaules, coiffé d'un haut chignon et d'une couronne ouvragée, le visage serein, scellé
Provenance
Collection J. Sauvenière (1913-2000).
Thence in the family by descent.
Thence in the family by descent.
Condition
The attributes originally sitting on top of the lotus flowers are missing. The inlays on the mandorla are later added. There in overall wear to the gilding and to the red pigment on the back of the separately cast mandorla. Two corners of the base have been knocked. The back of the mandorla is warped. The base is resealed. Otherwise good overall condition.
"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."