Lot 1342
- 1342
A BRONZE FIGURE DEPICTING MANJUVAJRA TIBETO-CHINESE, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Gilt-bronze
the deity with three faces and eight arms, seated in vajraparyanksana on a double lotus throne, with long plaits cascading down the shoulders, wearing the five-pointed crown, circular earrings, and jewelry adorned with the triple gem motif
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13113.
Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13113.
Provenance
Bonhams & Butterfield, San Francisco, 1990s, by repute.
Condition
Wear and accretion overall. Some losses to handheld attributes as visible in catalogue illustration. Break to thumb on primary proper right hand. Baseplate in tact.
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.