- 1001
A THANGKA DEPICTING AMOGHAPASHA Tibet, 19th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Distemper on cloth
the three-headed deity seated in vajraparyankasana on a moon disk atop a lotus throne, holding a trishula in the upper right hand with the upper left hand in varada mudra, holding a lotus in the lower right hand and a pasha in the lower left hand, with the deities Yama and Vajrasattva depicted in the lower register
Provenance
Schoettle Ostasiatica, Stuttgart.
Condition
Wear, creasing and losses to pigment overall, as viewed. Consolidated areas of water staining. Consecration syllables at reverse. Painting not examined outside of frame.
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.
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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.
Catalogue Note
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 12901