- 1013
A THANGKA DEPICTING GREEN TARA Tibet, 18th/19th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Distemper on cloth
the bodhisattva seated at center in lalitasana, wearing elegant jewelry and rich brocades, the right hand extended in varada mudra and the left hand raised holding a lotus, surrounded by the twenty-one Taras with red Amitabha at top center
Condition
Some wear to pigments overall most notably loss to white pigments with wear and accretion overall, with pinholes in upper register. Exhibited in temporary frame.
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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
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 12913