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A Buff Sandstone Stele Apex Depicting Ganesha
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sandstone
Provenance
Doris Wiener, New York, October 1978
Condition
Stele apex: Wear and accretion overall, consistent with age. Apex fragmentary as viewed. Scattered staining throughout, possibly from use in ritual context.
Apsaras: Fragmentary as viewed. With scattered staining from possible ritual use.
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.
Catalogue Note
Together with a mottled red sandstone fragment depicting apsaras, Central India, 10th/11th century, height 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), [2], not illustrated.