$4,375
Gilt-copper Alloy Repousse Figure of Bhurkumkuta, Tibet, 18th/19th century, three-headed and six-armed, jeweled and dressed in a tiger skin skirt, chased details including "wang" character on reverse, (missing headdress and ritual implements), mounted on a modern stand, overall ht. 8 7/8 in. Provenance: A private collection acquired some time ago from several New England galleries. Estimate $2,000-3,000 multiple dents, gilt losses, headdress and ritual implements missing, soldered lines visible with crevices, chips to fingers. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-10-09