Lot Details
Lot 2047
Nepalese Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Trantric Divinity
Possibly Vajrabharava, 17th/18th century
Cast with six arms, clasping his consort in his primary arms, the remaining arms holding ritual instruments, the six legs stepping to the left, dressed in animal pelts and draped with skull necklaces, inset semiprecious stones. Height 10 1/2 inches.
Estate of Anthony P. Russo
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
Sold for $158,500 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Overall Good Condition.
Paint still intact on hair of both figures, some paint on eyes still intact.
Minor scattered gilt wear.
Minor losses to semi-precious stones.
Main Figure:
Central leaf on crown bent slightly to the right.
His front hands with a crack at base of right middle finger and missing pinky finger on right hand.
Casting fault to underside of left forearm and elbow.
Area where scarf attached to the left foot has a separation crack.
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Paint still intact on hair of both figures, some paint on eyes still intact.
Minor scattered gilt wear.
Minor losses to semi-precious stones.
Main Figure:
Central leaf on crown bent slightly to the right.
His front hands with a crack at base of right middle finger and missing pinky finger on right hand.
Casting fault to underside of left forearm and elbow.
Area where scarf attached to the left foot has a separation crack.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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