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Trois plaques votives en bois sculpté polychrome et doré Dynastie Ming
Estimate
400 - 600 EUR
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Description
- Polychromed wood
l'une sculptée d'un Bodhisattva sur un nuage tenant un bol à aumônes, une autre d'un Bodhisattva sur deux lotus tenant une fleur de lotus, la troisième d'un Bouddha sur un socle lotiforme (3)
Provenance
Acquired from Yamanaka & Co. (according to file).
Condition
All three figures are carved separately and then attached to the rectangular wood board. They are in good overall condition with some minute losses to the raised parts of the carving and minor wear to the gilding and polychromie. The colours are much more varied and golden than the catalogue illustration suggests. The letterxs P75.A and L42.34.38, P75.B and L42.34.39 and B75.C and L42.34.40 are inscribed in red on the back of each plaque.
"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."