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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRADHARA TIBET, 14TH – 15TH CENTURY
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- gilt bronze, turquoise, lapis, wood base
- 22.5 cm, 8 1/2 in.
cast standing with the right hand raised to the chest supporting a vajra and the left arm lowered clutching a ghanta, dressed in a dhoti embellished with jewels, the benevolent face surmounted by an elaborate headdress, fitted wood stand
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13510.
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13510.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 14th May 2014, lot 382.
Condition
The figure is in general good condition. Some inlaid stones are missing as visible on the catalogue illustration. There are a few occasional dents and chips, including a chip to the tip of the billowing veil to the lower left of the figure, as visible on the catalogue illustration. There are also some crackles in the cast by the waist of the figure, and possibly some old repairs to the hair locks, all consistent with age.
"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."