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FOUR MINIATURE GILT-BRONZE FIGURES OF BUDDHIST DEITIES TANG AND MING DYNASTY |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- 5.1 to 8.4 cm, 2 to 3 1/4 in.
comprising a figure of Shakyamuni Buddha with dedicatory inscriptions, Ming dynasty; a seated deity adorned in a crown and jewellery, Ming dynasty; and two standing deities each framed by a mandorla, Tang dynasty
Condition
Typical oxidisation, rubbing to the gilding and cold paint, and minor chips and bruises.
"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
See a similar Ming dynasty Shakyamuni Buddha figure, illustrated in Shokondobutsu no sekai: Hattori korekushon [World of miniature gilt-bronze Buddha: Hattori Collection], Waseda University Aizu Museum, Tokyo, 2008, cat. no. 49.