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statuette de yama et yami en bronze doré sino-tibétain, XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze doré
debout sur un buffle paré de guirlandes de perles, écrasant un être humain couché sur une double base lotiforme, le dieu nu à l'expression menaçante représenté en pratyalidhasana, la main droite tenant le parasol bouddhiste, arborant bijoux précieux, accompagné de sa soeur Yami au visage féroce vêtue d'une peau d'antilope, parée de bijoux, présentant un kapala, la base scellée (3)
Condition
The figure is made in three parts (base, Yama and Yami), the umbrella an tail of the animal made separately. The gilding shows light overall wear. There are several filled-in casting flaws to the base contemporary to when the piece was made. The base is sealed but has been openend in the past. The base is very heavy.
"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."