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A GILT-BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA AYUTTAHAYA STYLE, THAILAND, CIRCA 16TH CENTURY |
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 18 inches
the oval shaped serene face with arched eyebrows in relief with heavy-lidded downcast eyes recessed for inlay, an elongated nose mirrored by the pendulous ears framing the face, the delicately hemmed lips, the hair arranged in rows of spiral curls topped rising to form a domed ushnisha pierced for insertion of a separately-cast finial
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, September 16, 1998, lot 56.
Condition
The surface of the face is smooth with traces of gilding and a few scratches. The hair contains remnants of lacquer and gilding. The rim of the neck is uneven with chips as visible in illustration.The inlay from the eyes and the separately cast flame finial is now missing .
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.