- 5081
A STUCCO HEAD OF A BODHISATTVA YUAN DYNASTY |
Estimate
180,000 - 220,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 30.5 cm, 12 in.
the full oval face sensitively carved with a benevolent expression rendered with a wide forehead above half-closed glass-inlaid eyes, curved brows elegantly arching down to the refined nose above crisply carved full lips, flanked by large ears with pendulous earlobes, the hair parted into sections and gathered into a sophisticated high chignon, stand
Provenance
Collection of Charles Grosbois (1893-1972).
Exhibited
Arcane Realms. Buddhist and Daoist Art, Rasti Chinese Art Ltd., Hong Kong, 2019, cat. no. 15.
Condition
Very minor losses and flakes to the extremities as visible on the photo, including one at the back of the right ear, and general surface wear, consistent with age and type.
"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."