Lot 1638
- 1638
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE DEPICTING YAMA DHARMARAJA TIBET, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- gilt-bronze
- Height: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
the bull-headed Yama Dharmaraja standing in alidhasana, the flaming tresses with traces of polychromy, wearing the five-skull crown, with fierce expression and fangs bared, the raised proper right hand holding a thigh-bone trumpet, wearing the six Tantric bone ornaments and elaborate jewelry including a garland of snakes and servered heads, affixed to a later crystal base
Provenance
Acquired privately, circa 1970s.
Condition
Base missing. One end of the bone in the figure's right hand broken off and missing, gilding worn
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.