A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMITABHA LATE MING DYNASTY

carved in a meditative pose of dhyanasana and dhyana mudra, in robes and a ribbon-cinched dhoti with undulating pleats falling about the shoulders and gathered around the knees, covered overall in a dark brown lacquer showing traces of gilt lacquer save for the blue-pigmented spiral-knotted hair around the ushnisha and cudamani, the back with a consecratory cavity

In overall good condition with a few minor losses including lacquer flake losses and hair whorl losses, typical surface wear and scratches. There a few minor splotches of paint spatter. The consecratory chamber door and contents lost.
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.