Asian Art Auction

June 08, 2015

LOT 40

Lot 40

Gilt Bronze Figure of Yamantaka and Consort, Sino-Tibetan, 19th Century or Earlier

Gilt Bronze Figure of Yamantaka and Consort, Sino-Tibetan, 19th Century or Earlier
Lot 40 Details
Gilt Bronze Figure of Yamantaka and Consort, Sino-Tibetan, 19th Century or Earlier

Standing in alidhasana upon birds and the bodies of prostrate figures, many arms radiate about him with the primary arms grasping his consort and holding a kartika ritual curved knife and skull cap, face is cast with a wrathful expression
height 6.4" — 16.2 cm.

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $5,520
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Gilt Bronze Figure of Yamantaka and Consort, Sino-Tibetan, 19th Century or Earlier
  • Gilt Bronze Figure of Yamantaka and Consort, Sino-Tibetan, 19th Century or Earlier
  • Gilt Bronze Figure of Yamantaka and Consort, Sino-Tibetan, 19th Century or Earlier
  • Gilt Bronze Figure of Yamantaka and Consort, Sino-Tibetan, 19th Century or Earlier
Provenance:

Private Collection Vancouver, acquired in the 1990’s.

Note:

See essay for lot 39.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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