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Statuette d'Amitayus en bronze doré Tibet ou Mongolie, XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilt-bronze, turquoise
assis en vajrasana sur une double base lotiforme, les mains en dhyana mudra, vêtu d'un dhoti plissé, une écharpe couvrant l'épaule gauche, paré de nombreux bijoux incrustés de turquoises, la chevelure rassemblée en un chignon surmonté d'un bijou, le visage plein aux yeux mi-clos peints, non scellée
Provenance
Acquired in Drouot, Paris, 27th June 1990.
Condition
The figure is in overall good condition. It is heavily cast, the base is not sealed. The vase held in the hands is missing. There is light overall wear to the gilding. The vase held in the hands is missing. The inside of the base is cast with characters. There are traces of red, white and black pigments to the eyes and mouth of the figure. The gilding is of a less rich golden tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."