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Statuette de Hevajra en bronze doré Marque et époque Yongle (1402-1424)
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilt-bronze
debout enlacant Nairatmya sur une base lotiforme, les deux jambes avant en alidhasana écrasant des petits mara, celles de sa parèdre en ardhaparyankasana, ses seize bras rayonnant autour de lui tenant chacun un kapala contenant un animal ou une divinité, marque à six caractères Da Ming Yongle nianshi gravée sur la base (effacée)
Condition
The figure has gone through the ravages of time. It has been broken in several parts and resoldered, there are minor losses to some of the bejewelled belts around the waist of the consort, other parts are bent to one side, there are several cracks where the metal has torn from the base, the gilding is worn across the raised parts of the lotus base. The casting is fine and rich in detail, the gilding a rich golden tone, the mark partially legible (ming ... le nian), the base open.
"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."