明 灰泥彩繪觀音騎獅像壁畫殘部

depicted seated atop a mythical lion, the bodhisattva holding a vase in one hand, the other raised, wearing long, flowing robes, the benevolent face with downcast eyes, the head crowned and backed by a white mandorla, painted in muted reds, green, yellow, brown black and white and further accented with details outlined in thread relief, framed

The fresco with restoration, overpaint and consolidation to the areas of loss and lifting on the surface - areas of filled repair have discolored to a pink tone. The surface has been coated with a varnish that has yellowed. There are chips and losses along all for sides.
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.

Compare a large Yuan / Ming dynasty polychrome fresco from the collection of Robert H. Ellsworth, New York, sold at Christie's New York, 20th March 2015, lot 772, and another smaller wall fresco sold at Christie's New York, 17th September 2008, lot 378. For an earlier example of this type, see a Song / Jin dynasty stucco panel sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 3rd-4th December 2015, lot 287.