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A Grey Schist Frieze Depicting Maitreya
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Grey schist
Provenance
Acquired in the 1970s
Christie's New York, March 23, 2010, lot 148
Christie's New York, March 23, 2010, lot 148
Exhibited
Zwischen Ost und West: Sculpturen aus Gandhara/Pakistan, Museum Rietberg, Zurich, December 11, 1986—March 29, 1987
Literature
R. Russek, Buddha: Zwischen Ost und West: Sculpturen aus Gandhara/Pakistan, Zurich: Museum Rietberg, 1987, p. 72, cat. no. 79
Condition
Scattered areas of losses, abrasions and accretion overall consistent with age. Two lug holes below upper foliate register and also at bottom register at left and right of throne element.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.