Lot 1184
- 1184
A GREY SCHIST STANDING YAKSHI GRASPING A TREE ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, KUSHAN PERIOD, 2ND / 3RD CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- grey schist
the yakshi standing on a rectangular plinth in elegant tribhanga, wearing disk-shaped earrings, a large amulet around her neck, and heavy bracelets and anklets, with an incised dhoti wrapped around the waist, the right arm raised and grapsing a tree branch, the left hand raised to her face holding a mirror
Provenance
Acquired in Pakistan between 1961-1969.
Condition
Wear, accretion and surface abrasions overall. With 1/2 inch tangs at top and bottom . With small scattered areas of what appears to be white paint. With metal rings at reverse for wall mounting.
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.