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Standing Avalokiteshvara, big 17.5" $950	Standing Avalokitesvara, big 22" $1100	Vajrapani, big 16" $700

The following are examples of the terminology used in this catalog. Please note that all statements and terms in this catalogue are subject to the provisions of the Conditions of Sale and that the Galleries and Consignor make no warranties or representations with respect to any lot.

No Guarantee of Authenticity for Chinese Paintings
Current scholarship in the field of Chinese paintings does not permit unqualified statements as to Authorship or date of execution. The limited right of rescission contained in Paragraph 9 of the Conditions of Sale does not apply to Chinese paintings. Nonetheless, if within twenty-one days of the sale of any such lot, the original purchaser gives written notice to 1Earth Antiques that the lot is a forgery and if within fourteen days after giving such notice, the original purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as at the time of sale and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, 1Earth Antiques will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received. For this purpose a ‘forgery’ is defined as a work created with intent to deceive.

No Guarantee of Authenticity for Japanese and Korean Paintings
Current scholarship in the field of Japanese and Korean paintings does not permit unqualified statements as to Authorship or date of execution. The limited right of rescission contained in Paragraph 9 of the Conditions of Sale does not apply to Japanese and Korean paintings. Nonetheless, if within twenty-one days of the sale of any such lot, the original purchaser gives written notice to 1Earth Antiques that the lot is a forgery and if within fourteen days after giving such notice, the original purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as at the time of sale and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, 1Earth Antiques will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received. For this purpose a ‘forgery’ is defined as a work created with intent to deceive.

Notice to all Buyers
Comments in the catalog descriptions about condition are general in nature and are subject to the "as is" clause in our Conditions of Sale printed in this catalog. Condition reports are available upon request from the Asian Department and are strongly recommended for all buyers who cannot view the property in person.

Certain property sold at auction may be subject to the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the California Endangered Species Act of 1984. Although licenses can be obtained to export some items which are the subject of these laws, other items may not be exported (such as items containing whalebone), and some property may not be resold in the United States.

Upon request, 1Earth Antiques is willing to assist a purchaser in attempting to obtain appropriate licenses. However, there is no assurance that an export license can be obtained. 1Earth Antiques will charge a minimum fee of $50 per item if it is able to obtain an export license.

The Mystical Arts of Tibet:
Featuring Personal Sacred Objects of
H.H. the Dalai Lama
by Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi
Hardcover (1996)