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GRANDE TÊTE DE BOUDDHA EN BRONZE THAÏLANDE, STYLE D'U-THONG, CA. XVE SIÈCLE |
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 34 cm, 13 3/8 in.
le visage serein, les traits fins, les yeux baissés, les lèvres délicatement ourlées, le nez aquilin, la chevelure bouclée ramenée en un haut chignon, socle en pierre (2)
Provenance
Acquired from Jean-Claude Moreau-Gobard, Paris, in the early 1970s (according to the current owner).
With certificate by Jean-Claude Moreau-Gobard, Paris, 30th March 1971.
With certificate by Jean-Claude Moreau-Gobard, Paris, 30th March 1971.
Condition
A ca. 9.5cm long casting flaw running across the forehead from the hairline to the bridge of the nose. Three ca. 5cm, 8cm and ca. 5 cm long cracks/ casting flaws to the left side of the figure's face. A ca. 6cm long horizontal crack to the neck and a ca. 4cm long crack to the usnisa. The tip of the usnisa is missing.
"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."