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A FINELY PAINTED THANGKA OF AMITABHA BUDDHA TIBET, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- ink on silk
the red Adi Buddha seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, wearing a richly patterned patchwork monk’s robe heightened with decorated gold borders, with Sitatapatra, the white Tara, Pehar riding the snow lion, all in the lower register, and the Bodhisattva Manjusri above flanked by two Dalai lamas
Condition
The Thangka is in good overall condition with expected light fading and surface wear consistent with age. The thangka has been reframed several times with corresponding pinholes surrounding the images (visible on the photo). There are a few losses to the upper right and left with replaced insets, horizontal creases throughout and light expected staining overall.
"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."