Two Thangkas, Tibet, 19th century
(2)Estimate $2,000 – $2,500
comprising one depicting the Paradise of Amitabha; the other depicting Sadaksari
(2)
56.5 x 38.5 cm; 57.5 x 43.5 cm
- Lot Sold $4,200 (Hammer Price)
- $5,124 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Acquired in Tibet during the early 1980s
Condition Report
The first with some losses particularly in the upper areas and to the left of the Buddha figure, some general surface wear.
The second with some surface wear overall and rubbing particularly over the clouds, the green halo and the blue water.
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |