Lot 677
- 677
GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA MING DYNASTY, 15TH / 16TH CENTURY |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 15 7/8 in., 40.3 cm
seated in vajraparyankasana, the shoulders flanked by the kalavinka bird and a kundika supported by lotus blossoms, the stems extending from the palms, the deity with a high scrolling jatamakuta encircled by a crown above elaborate jewelry, the dhoti falling in folds about the seat, supported by a double lotus base with pendent sashes near the corners, with traces of pigment
Provenance
Purchased in London, 26th November 1969.
Condition
In overall good condition with scattered small losses to the extremities, including to the crown, sashes, and top of the kundika. With a few areas of minor compression to the base. The underside lacks the base plate. There are traces of red pigment, more concentrated on the lotus base. There are visible casting flaws, including to the raised hand and the base.
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.