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STATUE DE BOUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI ASSIS EN BRONZE THAÏLANDE, STYLE DE SUKHOTHAI, CA. XVE SIÈCLE |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 62 cm, 24 1/4 in.
représenté en virasana, la main droite en bhumisparshamudra, la gauche posée sur sa cuisse, le visage serein, les yeux mi-clos, l'expression méditative, les cheveux coiffés en petites boucles et assemblés en un haut chignon surmonté d'une flamme
Provenance
Acquired in Paris in the early 1970s by the current owner.
With certificate by Jean-Claude Moreau-Gobard, 22nd February 1971.
With certificate by Jean-Claude Moreau-Gobard, 22nd February 1971.
Condition
There is wear to the surface.The tip of the flame on the head is missing, and there are some chipping to the hair. The right harm may have been broken off and restored, with a ca 3x1 cm associate loss. There are several short cracks running along the shoulders, arms and behind the head. The tips of the fingers of the right hand is broken off. There is also a ca 20 cm crack running horizontally on the chest from one armpit to another, associated with a ca 3,5x1,2 cm rectangular area deep loss of bronze. The right foot of the stand is chipped off. There are also some minor malachite encrustations.
"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."