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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHACHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Gilt-bronze
seated in vajraparyankasana on a double lotus throne adorned with raised pearls, with lidded eyes, raised urna and elongated earlobes lobes, the polychromed hair in tightly coiled curls and ushnisha with lotus bud finial, the hem of the upper robe cascading down the left shoulder and back, the lower robe wrapped high around the waist and pleated atop the throne platform
Provenance
Acquired in China, 1960s; thence by descent.
Sotheby's New York, 14th September 2014, lot 452.
Sotheby's New York, 14th September 2014, lot 452.
Condition
Wear and accretion overall. Traces of polychroming in the hair. Small traces of verdigris throughout. With minor chipping to the back and lotus base reverse.
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.