- 1102
A COPPER ALLOY HEAD OF BUDDHA Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 16th/17th Century
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bronze
the head with small pointed curls and round ushnisha, the low hairline and broad forehead above rounded eyebrows, the almond-shaped eyes downcast in samadhi, the thinly arched nose with bow-shaped lips, the long earlobes extended, the neck with triple folds
Provenance
Private German collection.
Condition
Fragmentary as viewed with accretion, patination and oxidation overall. Missing finial at crown of head. Break to neck as visible in catalog illustration.
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.