A RARE STONE HEAD OF AVALOKITESHVARA, LIAO - JIN DYNASTY
A RARE STONE HEAD OF AVALOKITESHVARA
LIAO - JIN DYNASTY
遼至金 石雕觀音首像
sensitively carved with naturally rendered features, the rounded oval face portrayed with a serene expression, the straight broad nose rising to arched brows above downcast eyes and well-defined full lips, with the rounded cheeks flanked by pendulous earlobes, the neatly combed hair drawn up into an elegant chignon secured by an elaborate floral diadem centered with a seated Amitabha, traces of pigments and later-added gilt, mounted on stand (2)
Height 12¼ in., 31 cm
Condition Report:
The small ornament above the right ear has been reattached. There is a crack to the tip of the nose, and some losses to the left earlobe. Otherwise, in general good condition with some age-appropriate wear and minor chips and losses to the extremities, as can be expected.
右耳上方裝飾物經重新粘黏。鼻尖有裂，左耳垂有小失。除此之外，整體品相良好，表面有正常使用痕跡，邊緣有小磕及小失，屬正常現象。
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE
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Provenance:
American Private Collection, acquired in New York in the 1920s, and thence by descent.
來源
美國私人收藏，1920年代購於紐約，此後家族傳承
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A RARE STONE HEAD OF AVALOKITESHVARA
LIAO - JIN DYNASTY
遼至金 石雕觀音首像
sensitively carved with naturally rendered features, the rounded oval face portrayed with a serene expression, the straight broad nose rising to arched brows above downcast eyes and well-defined full lips, with the rounded cheeks flanked by pendulous earlobes, the neatly combed hair drawn up into an elegant chignon secured by an elaborate floral diadem centered with a seated Amitabha, traces of pigments and later-added gilt, mounted on stand (2)
Height 12¼ in., 31 cm
Condition Report:
The small ornament above the right ear has been reattached. There is a crack to the tip of the nose, and some losses to the left earlobe. Otherwise, in general good condition with some age-appropriate wear and minor chips and losses to the extremities, as can be expected.
右耳上方裝飾物經重新粘黏。鼻尖有裂，左耳垂有小失。除此之外，整體品相良好，表面有正常使用痕跡，邊緣有小磕及小失，屬正常現象。
For more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contact Cindy.Qi@sothebys.com.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE
我們很高興為您提供上述拍品狀況報告。由於敝公司非專業修復人員，在此敦促您徵詢其他專業修復人員，以獲得更詳盡、專業之報告。
準買家應該檢查每件拍品以確認其狀況，蘇富比所作的任何陳述均為主觀看法而非事實陳述。雖然本狀況報告或有針對某拍品之討論，但所有拍賣品均根據印於圖錄內之業務規則以拍賣時狀況出售。
Provenance:
American Private Collection, acquired in New York in the 1920s, and thence by descent.
來源
美國私人收藏，1920年代購於紐約，此後家族傳承
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