Sale 08AS02 | Lot 2043

Tibetan Gilt-Bronze of Vajrabhaivara

Catalogue: Asian Works of Art
Tibetan Gilt-Bronze of Vajrabhaivara

Lot Details

Lot 2043
Tibetan Gilt-Bronze of Vajrabhaivara
18th Century
The deity with nine heads, sixteen legs and thirty-four arms, each holding different tantric symbols, stepping towards the right on animals, bird and demons, in yab yum form with his shakti. Height 7 1/2 inches.

Estate of Anthony P. Russo

Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for $17,500 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Back set of arms on both sides have been reattached at shoulders. Main figures right arm cracked and loose at elbow. Losses to paint and some minor retouching to paint and gilding.


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Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for $17,500 (includes buyer's premium)

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Asian Works of Art

Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 10am EDT
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