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RARE STATUETTE DE BOUDDHA ASSIS EN BRONZE THAÏLANDE, STYLE DE DVARAVATI, CA. IXE-XE SIÈCLE |
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 30cm, 11 3/4 in.
représenté assis dans le style européen sur un trône, le visage serein, les yeux mi-clos, les cheveux coiffés en petites boucles et assemblés en un haut chignon
Provenance
Acquired in Paris in the early 1970s by the current owner.
With certificate by Jean-Claude Moreau-Gobard, Paris, 22nd July 1972.
With certificate by Jean-Claude Moreau-Gobard, Paris, 22nd July 1972.
Condition
Middle finger of the left hand broken off and missing. Two small casting flaws/holes to the lots base beneath his feet. The surface very smooth suggesting it may have been polished. According to Moreau-Gobard the figure may have been made using the lost-wax technique
"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."