Lot 1633
- 1633
A GILT-COPPER REPOUSSÉ PLAQUE DEPICTING VISHNU NEPAL, CIRCA 16TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gilt copper repousse plaque
- Height 8 1/4 in., 21 cm
Vishnu seated cross-legged on a lotus throne within a flaming aureole, the proper right hands holding a mace and a lotus bud, the proper left hands holding a chakra and a conch shell, with Garuda at lower right and a snake at lower left
Provenance
Acquired in Nepal, 1972.
Condition
Overall wear to the surface and gilding
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.