- 651
A TIBETAN-INSCRIBED GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BHAISAJYAGURU QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
- gilt-bronze
- 30 cm, 11 3/4 in.
the Medicine Buddha seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus throne with beaded edges, the right hand extended in varadamudra and holding a lotus stalk, the left hand in dhyanamudra and supporting a lotus bloom in his alms bowl, clad in robes fastened high around the waist and secured with a belt, with outer robes loosely draped over the left shoulder and cascading in voluminous folds around the feet, the hems finely incised with floral motifs, further portrayed with a serene countenance framed by a pair of pierced long pendulous earlobes, all below an ushnisha atop hair neatly arranged in rows of small whorls, the upper surface of the base incised with a Tibetan inscription, the sealed baseplate with a vishvavajra
Condition
The figure is in general good condition. There are small repairs to the cast, including to the top and the rear of the right shoulder, and on the lotus base near his right thigh; as well as a small dent to the rear. There are few occasional minor dents in areas. The mercury gilding on the body and the base, the lacquered face and enamelled details on the face are well preserved. The base is sealed.
"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 Tibetan inscription reads: 'I bow down to Bhaisajyaguru, the one who cures the three poisons', with the three poisons being desire-attachment, hatred-anger and closed mindedness-delusion.