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A THANGKA OF VAJRABAIRAVA, A THANGKA OF NARO DAKINI AND FIVE OTHER THANGKAS TIBET, 17TH TO 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description
- ink on silk
the bull-headed divinity trampling demons with Yama, Mahakala Palden Lhamo below, and Vaishravana, Tsongkhapa and Begtse above, the Naro dakini standing in alidha within a flaming prabamandala by divinites, the five other thangkas depicting, Shakyamuni surrounded by the Jataka tales, the Sadaksari Avalokitesvara, the Twenty one taras, the Palace of Vaishravana, and Vajradhara
Condition
The Vajrabairava is somewhat faded, with rubbing and creasing throughout as visible on the photo. The naro Dakini is in fair condition, with toned pigments, the other thangkas are all somewhat distressed, heavily soiled or stained to varying degrees, with water marks and accretion.
"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."