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Statuette d'Amitayus en bronze doré Dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilt-bronze
assis en vajrasana sur un trône ajouré, les mains en dhyana mudra, auréolé d'une haute mandorle enflammée amovible (2)
Provenance
Acquired by General von Natzmer in China in the early 1900s.
Thence in the family by descent.
Thence in the family by descent.
Condition
The figure is finely and heavily cast, the mandorla cast separately, the opening in the base sealed with a partially lose copper plaque revealing scrolls inside. The figure is in very good overall condition with the exception of one point of the crown that is chipped. There is light overall wear to the gilding which is covered with dirt. The vase in his hands missing as visible on the catalogue illustration.
"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."