- 637
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMOGHAPASHA NEPAL, 14TH – 15TH CENTURY
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze
- 15.3 cm, 6 in.
the hair neatly drawn up in an intricate jatamakuta topped with a foliate finial, standing with eight arms holding various attributes, adorned with elaborate beaded jewellery
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13509.
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13509.
Condition
There is typical surface wear and oxidisation to the gilding. There is some light rubbing to the gilding on the face and chest. The figure is missing its original base, now attached to a modern wood base. One attribute is missing in her second lower right hand as visible on the catalogue photo.
"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
This figure depicts Amoghapasha, Lord of the Unerring Noose, one of the popular interpretations in the Kathmandu Valley of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Compare a copper figure of Amoghapasha sold in our New York rooms, 17th March 2015, lot 1048; and a larger example with stone inlays, attributed to the early Malla period, included in the exhibition Buddha-2000 Years of Buddhist Art. 232 Masterpieces, Völklinger Hütte, Völklingen, 2016, pl. 135.