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A BRONZE FIGURE DEPICTING CHATURBHUJA LOKESHVARA EASTERN INDIA, PALA PERIOD, 12TH CENTURY |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
- Height: 6 in. (15.3 cm)
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13466.
Provenance
Acquired in Mumbai, 1961-1965.
Condition
Good overall condition. Casting faults throughout. The face an crown rubbed. No restoration. Some verdigris at the waste and middle of lotus base. Traces of silver in eyes and copper in lips. Face has traces of cold gilding and hair painted blue. Later Tibetan sealing plate in the base.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.