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L'ÉCOLE PROFESSIONEL DE BIEN HOA (APPLIED ARTS SCHOOL OF BIEN HOA) | Head of the Siamese Buddha
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- L'École Professionel de Bien Hoa (Applied Arts School of Bien Hoa)
- Head of the Siamese Buddha
- Stamped
- Bronze on wooden base
- Bust: 34 by 21 by 19 cm; 13 1/2 by 8 1/4 by 7 1/2 in.Base: 17 cm; 6 3/4 in. (height)
- Executed circa 1935 - 1937
Literature
Les Ecoles d'Art de l'Indochine, Exposition Internationale Des Arts Et Techniques, Imprimêrie D'Extreme-Orient, Paris, 1937, plate XI
Condition
This work is in good overall condition as viewed. There are two (pinhole sized) holes to the left side of the head (one near the ear, and another at the headdress). All other inconsistencies are inherent to the work itself. There is a noticeable crack to the wooden base, along with some smaller scuffs, cracks, losses and general wear to the 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.