Lot 5107
- 5107
A THANGKA DEPICTING VAJRAKILA TIBET, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 47 by 29.9 cm, 18 1/2 by 11 3/4 in.
the three-headed deity and consort standing in alidhasana atop a lotus throne in a fiery prabha, grasping a kila in the primary hands, with ritual implements in the secondary and tertiary hands, Amitabha, Buddha Shakyamuni and a Shamar lama in upper register, White Tara, a fierce protector and green Tara in lower register, the reverse with a stupa and extensive Tibetan inscriptionHimalayan Art Resources item no. 13425
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 26th March 1999, lot 393.
Condition
Minor staining and losses to some details as visible on the catalogue photo. The gold has been well preserved in general.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."