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A THANGKA OF VAJRAPANI AND A THANGKA OF AVALOKITESVARA TIBET, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description
- ink on silk
the Dharmapala standing in pratyalidhasana holding the vajra, above the torma offering flanked by Usnisavijaya and Jamala, the Bodhisattva with eleven heads standing with his thousand arms and surrounded by a prabhamandala, two lamas above and the Boddhisattvas Manjusri and Vajrapani below
Condition
Vajrapani:
There is some general wear to the surface and losses of pigment throughout as visible on the photo. There are some stains, predominantly towards the edges but overall the colours remain quite vivid. The painting is typically formed from two pieces of cloth sawn together vertically in the centre. The bordering fabric is distressed. The actual colours are somewhat brighter and more vivid compared to the catalogue photo
Avalokitesvara:
The painting is typically formed from two pieces of cloth sawn together vertically in the centre. There is some surface wear and tarnishing to the pigments with a few creases and occasional losses (visible on the photo). There are some vertical water marks above the standing Vajrapani on the lower right. The bordering fabric is distressed. The actual colours are somewhat warmer and more vivid compared to the catalogue photo.
"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."