- 890
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS AND A GILT-BRONZE BODHISATTVA ON A DEER QING DYNASTY, 18TH – 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- bronze
Amitayus cast seated in dhyanasana with hands in dhyanamudra to hold a kalasha vessel, now missing, adorned in garlands of body jewellery and five-leaf diadem, the baseplate with a visvavajra; the bodhisattva sitting astride a recumbent stag, with his hands raised in karanamudra, all above a base depicting mountain ranges, sealed
Condition
Amitayus: There is restoration and traces of old glue to the central leaf of the diadem, which is no longer stably fixed. Some of the hardstones are reinforced by old glue.
"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."