- 711
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA TIBET, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gilt bronze
seated in vajraparyankasana on a double lotus throne, with tightly coiled curls and dome-shaped ushnisha adorned with a finial, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra and the left hand in dhyana mudra at the lap, the sanghati incised along the upper and lower hem and draped across the left shoulder, with sealed baseplate intact
Condition
Wear and accretion overall, consistent with age. Five millimeter hole at top of throne, possible casting flaw. Baseplate sealed.
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.