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Imposante tête de gardien en laterite, Cambodge, époque Khmère, style du Bayon, XIIE-XIIIE siècle
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
le visage arrondi avec une expression austère, les yeux grands ouverts, légèrement bombés, le nez épaté, la bouche large et les lèvres charnues, une couronne mukuta gravée encadre son front , la partie conique est manquante, et revient derrière les oreilles, le lobe distendu
Provenance
Acquis en mars 1971 dans une galerie parisienne.
Condition
Damaged on the crown and the top of the head (as showing on the catalogue illustration). The left ear have a large part missing and the right one has the earlobe missing. A scratch on the forehead, one on the lips and another on the crown.
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"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."