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Auction archive: Lot number 143

A miniature gilt-bronze figure of a

Estimate
HK$40,000 - HK$60,000
ca. US$5,095 - US$7,643
Price realised:
HK$151,200
ca. US$19,261
Auction archive: Lot number 143

A miniature gilt-bronze figure of a

Estimate
HK$40,000 - HK$60,000
ca. US$5,095 - US$7,643
Price realised:
HK$151,200
ca. US$19,261
Beschreibung:

A miniature gilt-bronze figure of a bodhisattva, Tang dynasty唐 鎏金銅袖珍菩薩坐像
seated in royal ease with one arm resting on the raised knee and holding a cintamani, the expressive face looking intently and gazing upwards, adorned with an ornamented headdress, jewellery, sashes and a draped dhoti, supported by a lotus base and a pedestal
5.2 cmCondition reportGood overall condition. Typical minor nicks and dents to the extremities, including a tiny nick to the top to the cintamani. Typical surface wear and accretions.
整體品相良好。邊角處有細小磕痕、凹痕,如寶珠頂部一微磕,屬典型。表面磨痕、積污屬典型。
"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."ProvenanceP.C. Lu & Sons, Ltd, Hong Kong, 3rd May 1989.
魯氏父子有限公司,香港,1989年5月3日ExhibitedBritish Museum, London, on loan, 1992-2015.
大英博物館,倫敦,借展,1992-2015年

Auction archive: Lot number 143
Auction:
Datum:
9 Oct 2022
Auction house:
Sotheby's
34-35 New Bond St.
London, W1A 2AA
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7293 5000
+44 (0)20 7293 5989
Beschreibung:

A miniature gilt-bronze figure of a bodhisattva, Tang dynasty唐 鎏金銅袖珍菩薩坐像
seated in royal ease with one arm resting on the raised knee and holding a cintamani, the expressive face looking intently and gazing upwards, adorned with an ornamented headdress, jewellery, sashes and a draped dhoti, supported by a lotus base and a pedestal
5.2 cmCondition reportGood overall condition. Typical minor nicks and dents to the extremities, including a tiny nick to the top to the cintamani. Typical surface wear and accretions.
整體品相良好。邊角處有細小磕痕、凹痕,如寶珠頂部一微磕,屬典型。表面磨痕、積污屬典型。
"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."ProvenanceP.C. Lu & Sons, Ltd, Hong Kong, 3rd May 1989.
魯氏父子有限公司,香港,1989年5月3日ExhibitedBritish Museum, London, on loan, 1992-2015.
大英博物館,倫敦,借展,1992-2015年

Auction archive: Lot number 143
Auction:
Datum:
9 Oct 2022
Auction house:
Sotheby's
34-35 New Bond St.
London, W1A 2AA
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7293 5000
+44 (0)20 7293 5989
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