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TWO THANGKAS DEPICTING VAJRAYOGINI AND MANDALA OF VAIROCHANA BUDDHA 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- cotton and silk
- Vajrayogini: 54 by 37 cm, 21 1/4 by 14 5/8 in.mandala: 65.3 by 43 cm, 25 3/4 by 16 7/8 in.
the vajrayogini thangka depicted with the deity drinking from a skullcup and carrying a katvanga staff on her shoulder and a flaying knife in one hand, standing atop the bodies of Kalaratri and Bhairava; the other with Vairochana at the centre of the mandala, surrounded by four buddhas, four buddha consorts, the sixteen vajras and other deities
Provenance
Collection of Kumataro Takahashi during the 1930s.
Condition
Both thangkas are rather worn with creases and horizontal folds or tears as visible on the photo. There are also losses of enamels to both as visible on the photo. The condition of the mandala of Vairochana which is very finely painted is somewhat better and the pigment better preserved than on the Vajrayogini.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The Vajrayogini thangka is illustrated in an album documenting that this thangka belonged to Mr. Kumataro Takahashi. The album dated 1932 on the cover, with Japanese inscriptions commemorating the opening of an exhibition in 1968.