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A THANGKA DEPICTING THE PROTECTOR NAKPO NUJIN AND RETINUE Tibet, 17th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Distemper on cloth
- 35 by 27 inches
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13076.
Provenance
Rudi Oriental Arts, New York City, 1960s.
Condition
Accretion, creasing, rubbing and losses to pigment overall. Scattered areas of pigment consolidation. Framed with modern silk mount. Painting relined.
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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
The protector Nagpo Nujin is one of the putra mising nga or five attendants in the entourage of Panjarnata Mahakala in the Sakya tradition. Nagpo Nujin appears at center, together with his consort Nagmo Nujin, two sons Putra and Batra, and daughter Singmo in a semi-circle around him.