Asian Art Auction

June 13, 2016

LOT 343

Lot 343

Bodhi Leaf Sutra Pages, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Bodhi Leaf Sutra Pages, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Lot 343 Details
Bodhi Leaf Sutra Pages, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

ACCOMPANIED BY TEXTS OF THE SUTRA OF THE DIAMOND
清19世紀 菩提葉畫十八羅漢金鋼經冊頁

Comprising two Bodhi leaves, each finely painted in ink and watercolour with Buddhist figures, mounted opposite sutra text written in gold ink on blue paper
10.9" x 7.5" — 27.7 x 19 cm.
with original stickers marked 21/11/29

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Bodhi Leaf Sutra Pages, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
  • Bodhi Leaf Sutra Pages, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
  • Bodhi Leaf Sutra Pages, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Provenance:

Purchased from J. Nachemsohn, London, 1929

Note:

Similar examples were sold at Sotheby’s New York, September 16, 2015, lot 464

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

LOT 343
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.