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A BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA AND ‘LOTUS’ STAND 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description
- bronze
seated in vajraparyankasana, his right hand extended in bhumisparsha mudra and the left in samadhi mudra, dressed in loose robes with incised decorative borders along the hems revealing the upper chest, seated on a detachable hollow hemispherical lotus base rising from an openwork hexagonal stand, the bronze with traces of gold lacquer
Condition
There are areas of oxidation and malachite encrustation to the surface of the figure and stand. There are also traces of gilding to the clothing of the figure. There are also small chips to the fragile extremities, including the edges of the hems, as well as small areas of breakage to the protruding knobs and the feet of the base, the largest measuring approx. 2 by 1.2 cm to one foot. Small apertures are also formed through the lotus base.
"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."