明十五 / 十六世紀 銅漆金普賢菩薩坐像

seated in lalitasana on a recumbent elephant, the bodhisattva wearing a seven-pointed crown and elaborate jewelry with a lotus-borne book and sword flanking either shoulder, the hands in vitarka and varada mudra, supported on a rectangular base with raised lotus petals

There are minute nicks and minute losses to the figure and base, commensurate with age. The patina has oxidized in some places. There is wear to the gilt lacquer.
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.

A similar example from the collection of Judge W. E. Cunningham was sold alongside a figure of Manjushri in these rooms, 28th February 1980, lot 3. Compare also a figure in the collection of Warren Cox, illustrated in Hugo Munsterberg, Chinese Buddhist Bronzes, Japan, 1967, pl. 80.