the figure seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, his right hand in vitarka mudra supporting an uptala lotus, his left resting on his thigh, wearing a dhoti and a loose shawl over the shoulders and adorned with necklaces and other body jewellery, his peaceful contemplative face framed with pendulous ears and supporting a three leaf tiara in front of a high chignon

In overall fairly good condition, with expected rubbing to gilding and some surface scratches, there are some small dents throughout, and some of the original colour pigments are well preserved on the face and hair.
"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.
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The iconography of this skilfully casted bronze sculpture, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, with his right hand in vitarkamudra supporting an uptala lotus, represents the Bodhisattva Suryabhaskara, one of the principal attendants to Bhaishajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha. Compare a related figure from the Prince Ukhtomsky Collection and now preserved in The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, illustrated in Marylin M. Rhie and Robert A. F. Thurman, Wisdom and Compassion. The Sacred Art of Tibet, San Francisco, 1991, pl. 134