- 715
A THANGKA DEPICTING PADMASAMBHAVA TIBET, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Distemper on cloth
the deity at center on a lotus throne surmounted by a rainbow aureole, holding a vajra in the right hand, a kapala in the left hand and a khatvanga on the left shoulder, the deities Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri in ecstatic union in the upper register at center within rainbow aureole, a display of attendant figures and peaceful and wrathful offerings in the lower register
Provenance
Acquired privately in Los Angeles, early 1970s; thence by descent.
Condition
Wear, accretion and rubbing overall. Some loss to blue pigments. Framed in a textile mount.
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.
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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.