清十八 / 十九世纪 鎏金銅尊勝佛母坐像

portrayed with eight arms and three faces, seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, one hand in varadamudra, another in karanamudra, the remaining hands posed to hold various attributes with only the integral figure of Amitabha remaining, crowned by a jewelled tiara surrounding the tall chignon and dressed in an opulent dhoti festooned with jewellery

There is some expected wear or tarnishing to the gilding in areas, including on the face of the divinity (showing on the catalogue illustration), some of the fingers are bent or repaired, including the fingers of the hand set in karanamudra to her left and of the hand positioned in varadamudra in front, but overall the figure is in good condition. The base is unsealed.
"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.
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