Lot 1341
- 1341
A BRONZE FIGURE DEPICTING MAITREYA TIBET, 16TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Bronze
- Height: 9 3/4 inches
the deity seated in vajraparyankasana on a double lotus throne, with a five-pointed crown and a stupa atop the high jatamukata, the long plaited hair cascading down the back, wearing an upper robe and dhoti incised with foliate motif, with turquoise urna and jewelry inlaid with semi-precious stones, with hands raised in dharmachakra mudra
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13112.
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13112.
Provenance
Rudi Oriental Arts, New York City, 1960s.
Condition
Accretion and wear overall. With scattered areas of pigment at face and ears. Loss to attribute at proper right shoulder. Bending and loss to crown and finial, and some losses to original inlaid stones. Inscription at reverse. Baseplate attached and likely not original. With identifying Tibetan inscription at reverse.
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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.