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GLOSSARY NOTICES TO ALL BUYERS

Typical Headings Used in the Catalog Comments in the catalog descriptions about condition are
general in nature and are subject to the “as is” clause in our
The following are examples of the terminology used in the Conditions of Sale printed in the front part of this catalog.
catalog. While every reasonable effort has been made to Condition reports are available upon request from the Asian
ensure that the statements made in the catalog are correct, all Department and are strongly recommended for all buyers who
statements and terms in this catalog are subject to the provisions cannot view the property in person.
of the Conditions of Sale and the Galleries and Consignors make
no warranties or representations with respect to any lot.

AUTHORSHIP
Jamini Roy
The piece is, in our opinion, a work of the artist.

Attributed to Jamini Roy
The piece is, in our opinion, from the period of the artist and
possibly by his hand.

School of Jamini Roy
The piece is, in our opinion, in the style of the artist, possibly of
a later period.

After Jamini Roy
The piece is, in our opinion, a copy done in the spirit of the artist.

“Signed”
The piece has a signature which, in our opinion, is that of the artist.

“Bearing the signature of” or “inscribed”
The piece has a signature which, in our opinion, might be
spurious or that of a later follower of the artist.

SCULPTURE and OTHER WORKS OF ART

A gray schist bodhisattva
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
When the piece is, in our opinion, a work of that period, reign
or dynasty .

A gray schist bodhisattva
Gandharan style , 20th century
When the piece is, in our opinion, a work copying an earlier
period and made at a later date..