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A SINO-TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BEGTSE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY 清十八世紀 漢藏式鎏金銅大紅司命主像
招標截止
描述
- GILT-BRONZE
standing in pratylalidhasana with the right arm raised, the hands held in vitarkamudra, wearing an armour with a shawl on the shoulders, the ferocious face detailed with large bulging eyes, opened mouth, and a curled beard, the flaming hair behind a tiara decorated with five skulls, all raised on a Perspex stand
Condition
The figure adhered to the stand and not inspected off it. The celestial scarves with two losses to the ends and cracks and chips elsewhere; a small aperture of the figure's left hand, suggesting it would have originally held an attribute, now lost; small dents and scratches elsewhere to the figure; wear to the gilding. Otherwise in good condition.
Please note the the stand is stone, not Perspex.
"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."