A PARCEL-GILT AND POLYCHROME MANUSCRIPT COVER TIBET, CIRCA 13TH CENTURY |

the recessed central rectangular panel carved in relief with a bird standing in profile, an elaborate curving foliate tendril emerging from his beak, a beaded border encircling the panel, the perimeter decorated with a bull's-eye pattern in black and yellow against a red ground, the side panels carved with lotuses and floral motifs Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13626.

Sotheby's New York, September 24, 1997, lot 24.

In good overall condition for an item of this type and age. Some staining, accretion and loss to the gilding and polychromy throughout. Areas of loss most visible in perimeter border along the central and lower right edge. The lower right edge showing a loss to the wood.
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.