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STATUETTE DE SHRI DEVI EN BRONZE DORÉ SINO-TIBÉTAIN, XVIIIE SIÈCLE |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilt-bronze
- 17,2 cm, 6 3/4 in.
la divinité courroucée chevauchant une mule en amazone sur une selle en peau humaine, présentant de la main gauche une calotte crânienne et levant la droite au-dessus de sa tête, la taille nouée d'une peau de bête et la poitrine découverte parée d'un collier de têtes coupées, le visage courroucé au troisième oeil ouvert broyant entre ses dents un petit démon, la chevelure enflammée ceinte d'une tiare de crânes, la monture galopant sur une base rectangulaire jonchée de membres coupés émergeant de flots agités (2)
Condition
The figure and base are cast separately. The base is sealed with a metal plaque that has been slightly pushed in. The attribute in the right hand of the figure is missing. There is a stress crack on the tip of the ribbon on right of the crown, making it slightly loose. Otherwise overall good condition, with expected wear to the gilding.
"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."