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Petite statuette de Chakrasamvara en alliage de cuivre doré Népal, ca. XVIE siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilt-bronze
debout en alidhasana piétinant des petits démons sur une double base lotiforme, en yab-yum avec sa parèdre Vajravarahi, l'enlaçant de deux bras tenant un vajra et une cloche, ses dix autres bras tenant divers attributs, paré de nombreux bijoux, ses quatre têtes couronnées, la chevelure nouée en un lourd chignon orné d'une petite image d'un Bouddha, l'expression courroucée, non scellée
Provenance
Acquired in Drouot, Paris, 14th October 1994.
Condition
The figure, the trident and the khatvanga (pike) and base are made separately. The base is unsealed. Both staffs are slightly bent, and there is light overall wear to the gilding. There are traces of red to the mouth of the main figure. The base is very slightly warped. The gilding is not as golden as the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."