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Statuette du Bouddha Sakyamuni en bronze doré Tibet, XVE siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
assis en vajraparyankasana sur un socle en double lotus, la main gauche en dhyana mudra (geste de la méditation), la droite en Bhumisparsha mudra (prise de la terre à témoin), le visage impassible, l'urna sur le front entre les yeux, la chevelure bouclée avec la protubérance crânienne usnîsa, les lobes d'oreilles déformés, vêtu d'une robe de moine couvrant l'épaule gauche, un vajra devant lui, avec des traces de pigments bleu sur les cheveux
Condition
Some rubbing and wear to the gilding in several areas: face, knees, shoulders (as showing on the catalogue illustration) and a little on the back. Two dents to the right arm. A small split to the right earlobe. The plate beneath might not be original.
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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."