- 926
A COPPER ALLOY SHRINE DEPICTING UMA-MAHESHVARA NEPAL, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 17 cm
Shiva seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne on a tiered plinth, his pendent right leg resting upon his bull Nandi, embracing his consort Parvati also seated in the posture of royal ease upon Shiva's lap, the couple flanked by their children Skanda and Ganesh who are seated on either side, all seated under an ornamented prahbha Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13617.
Provenance
Acquired between 1959-2005.
Condition
In excellent overall condition. Patina from ritual use and handling. Screwed to a wooden 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.