- 1324
A BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA THAI, U-THONG PERIOD, 14TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- bronze
elegantly patinated, the Buddha with with tight snail-shell curls and a high flaming ushnisha, with a low wide forehead and finely arched eyebrows, the full mouth with strong jaw, the earlobes extended, with traces of gilding
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, September 24, 1997, lot 127.
Condition
Fragmentary as viewed. With accretion and patination overall. Traces of gilding throughout minor chipping to crown finial. Mounted.
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.