Lot 1647
- 1647
A THANGKA DEPICTING AMITABHA IN SUKHAVATI TIBET, 18TH/19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Distemper
- 25 1/4 by 16 1/4 in., 64.1 by 41.3 cm
red Amitabha at center seated in vajraparyankasana on a lotus throne within a garden enclosure of his pure land Sukhavati, surrounded by a retinue of bodhisattvas all within a rainbow halo, wth Buddha, Green Tara and celestial beings at upper register, a delicate landscape below with now mountains, offerings and a further scene of buddhas and bodhisattvas below
Provenance
Acquired privately, 1965-73.
Condition
Overall losses to the pigments, particularly to the lower part of the painting. Some retouching.
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.