- 1101
A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF BUDDHA MUCHALINDA Thailand, U'Thong Period, 13th/14th Century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Bronze
the Buddha seated in vajrasana on a coiled naga, the finely incised hood spread wide behind the back and coiled behind, with the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra and the left hand in samadhi mudra, the hair in tight stylized curls with pointed ushnisha
Provenance
William H. Wolff, Inc., 15 April 1968; thence by descent.
Condition
Good overall condition. Cast in two separate pieces. With areas of accretion, patination and wear overall, consistent with age.
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.