- 1637
TWO WOODEN FIGURES DEPICTING YAMA DHARMARAJA AND ACHALA TIBET, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height 6 5/8 in., 16.8 cm and 4 3/8 in., 11 cm, [2].
the bull-headed and ithyphallic Yama Dharmaraja standing in alidhasana atop a fierce bull mount on a lotus throne, wearing the skull crown and with flaming hair, traces of polychrome throughout, wearing bone ornaments at chest, arms and ankles, the body adorned with gold foliate motif; the protector Achala standing in alidhasana atop a lotus throne, the flaming hair with traces of polychromy, the proper right hand holding a khadga or sword aloft, the proper left hand holding a pasha or noose, wearing an animal skin around the waist, the arms, legs and face adorned with cold gold
Provenance
Acquired privately, 1965-73.
Condition
Part of the arms and feet broken off and missing, overall wear to the surface. One side of one base made separately and attached, the other part on the opposite side broken off and missing.
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.