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Asian Works of Art

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 33

Fine and Large Chinese Limestone Figure of Buddha

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Raised on stand.

The figure 37 x 12 x 6 in., 44 x 9 x 9 in. (overall).

Note: Note: The figure is accompanied by a certificate from Dr. Qing Chang, Ph.D, Professor of Arts College of Sichuan University, In his opinion it can be dated to the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577 A.D.). 

Throckmorton Fine Art Inc., NY, November 2013.

Property from the Collection of Tom Swope, Hudson, NY

Condition

Expected wear and encrustations. Restoration to torso and a few cracks. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.