清十八世紀 銅鎏金值夏天女騎牛像

the cast figure seated astride a bull with her two hands raised in vitarkamudra,  with a feathered shawl draped over both shoulders and arms, a dhoti and elaborate body jewellery, the flaming hair surmounted with a five-skull crown, all raised on a dark metal base

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In good general condition, with the exception of a loss to the figure's middle finger in right hand and loss to attribute originally held in same hand. Several minor chips to the tips of his flaming hair . An 18mm shallow dent and loss of gilding to the figure's lower back. Losses to the inlaid stones and pigments and wear to gilding. Please note that the figure is supported on a dark stone base, not a metal base as catalogued.
"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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