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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF THE GREAT FIFTH DALAI LAMA, NGAWANG LOBSANG GYATSO TIBET, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Gilt bronze
the lama seated cross-legged on a rectangular plinth, wearing the pointed hat with lappets and voluminous robes, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra and the left hand holding a pustakam, with base-plate sealed and marked with a vishvavajra
Provenance
The Cheng Huan, S.C. Collection, 1980s.
Condition
Wear to gilding overall. With traces of polychroming at face. Baseplate intact but not original to work.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.