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GRANDE STATUE DU MAÎTRE DE L'ÉCOLE DE DRUKPA, NGAWANG CHOGYEL (1465-1540), EN ALLIAGE DE CUIVRE DORÉ REPOUSSÉ TIBET, XVIIE SIÈCLE |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- 48,5 cm, 19 1/8 in.
assis vajrasana sur un double socle lotiforme, les mains en dhyana mudra sur le ventre autour du kalasa, le lama monolithique vêtu d'une longue robe monastique finement plissée décorée sur la bordure de larges frises de fleurettes, le visage laqué or à l'expression méditative, la coiffe incrustée d'un perle de turquoise, scellée par une plaque incisée d'un double vajra
Provenance
The Kemper Collection, Amsterdam.
Christie's Amsterdam, 11th October 1994, lot 280.
Christie's Amsterdam, 11th October 1994, lot 280.
Condition
The hat, the head the body and the stand have been cast in four pieces. The head is slightly loose. There are some manufacturing flaws, including some cracks to the hat. There is overall wear to the gilding and to the lacquer. There are small dents to the extremities, including the area around the edge of the base. Losses of pigments are visible. The base is closed.
"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
The inscription on the base of the figure may be translated as 'I bow down at the feet of the omniscient Drukpa Rinpoche, Boundless Life and Wisdom, Ngawang Chokyi Gyelpo'. Ngawang Chokyi Gyelpo (1465-1540) was the 15th throne holder of Ralung Monastery in Tibet. Founded in in 1180, the Ralung Monastery was the seat of the Drukpa Kagyu sect.