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A STONE HEAD OF A BUDDHA AND A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description
- Height of horse 17 in., 43.1 cm
wood stand (3)
Provenance
The head:
Collection of Saramina and Bud (1917-1991) Bermin.
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1981 (acc. no. 1981.354). The horse:
Collection of Mrs. John Alden Carpenter.
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1962 (acc. no. 1962.920).
Collection of Saramina and Bud (1917-1991) Bermin.
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1981 (acc. no. 1981.354). The horse:
Collection of Mrs. John Alden Carpenter.
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1962 (acc. no. 1962.920).
Condition
The horse with infilled repairs to the mane and restored breaks to the mane, body, legs and tail. The wood base with a section missing. One raised ornament on the left haunch detached. The stone head with some losses to the nose and left side of the ushnisha. Both with general wear to the surface.
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.