Lot 247
  • 247

A Thangka depicting Hayagriva

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Bön Protector
  • Distemper on cloth
  • 40 1/2 by 27 in. (102.9 by 68.6 cm)

Provenance

Acquired by the current owner in New York, late 1970s/early 1980s

Condition

Color in catalogue oversaturated, less reddish overall. Scattered horizontal creases with losses to pigment extending across top quadrants, at clouds. Rippling/ buckling to actual work at lower left and right corners. Scattered abrasion to surface of work with losses to pigments. Framed with original silk borders, verso not inspected.
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.
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