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Statue de Bodhisattva en bronze laqué or Dynastie Ming
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilt-bronze
assise en vajrasana, les mains en dhyana mudra, portant une robe nouée à la taille, socle lotiforme rapporté (2)
Condition
There is a lotus base which needs a base which was originally attached to a base with a peg but missing.
The extremity of the central point of the crown is missing as well as some small parts of the crown to the back of the crown.
The figure with some parts of the base missing below the knees as visible on the catalogue illustration. The right knee with a casting flaw and associated losses. Another casting flaw above to the right foot with associated holes as well as another small hole along the sleeve of the robe. The gilt-lacquer is worn and flaked particularly to the back.
"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."