A turquoise-inlaid gilt-copper alloy figure of VirupaTibet, 15th century西藏 十五世紀 銅合金鎏金嵌寶毘魯巴尊者像Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13812HAR編號13812Height 2½ in., 6.2 cm来源: DescriptionA turquoise-inlaid gilt-copper alloy figure of VirupaTibet, 15th century西藏 十五世紀 銅合金鎏金嵌寶毘魯巴尊者像Himalayan Art Resources item no.13812HAR編號13812Height 2½ in., 6.2 cmCondition reportFor more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contact Eleanor.Jahrling@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。ProvenanceGerman Private Collection.德國私人收藏Catalogue noteThe Indian mahasiddha Virupa (fl. 9th century) was a monk at the renowned eastern Indian monastery of Somapuri, before being ejected for misbehavior and becoming a wandering ascetic and performer of miracles. The raised right finger indicates an episode while drinking at an inn. When the barmaid asked for payment he pledged her the sun, and by pointing at it he stopped its motion and continued drinking. This finely cast miniature sculpture of the mahasiddha would have been the personal meditation image of a Tibetan devotee, possibly a Sakya order adherent.