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Vishnu Seated on Garuda Buff Sandstone Central India
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Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 12th century, namely, a Vishnu Buff Sandstone Central India.
From Central India.
This piece has impeccable Provenance !
It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction on 24th March 2004. Sale Number 7975, Lot No. 34.
Sotheby’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The sculpture was described as: “Vishnu seated on Garuda Buff sandstone Central India. Carved in openwork relief with Vishnu seated in lalitasana on his vehicle Garuda, holding his attributes the conch, mace an discus, his lower right hand in varada mudra. The bejeweled deity wearing a tall crown, his face with a benign expression, framed by representations of his avatars set within niches on either side.
Height 19.75 in (50.2 cm)
12th century.
Property of a European Collector.”
It carried an Auction estimate of USD 4,000 to USD 6,000 and Sold for USD 4,200 (not including Buyers Premium).
Allowing for inflation alone, this would be over $8,250 in today’s value. At top estimate, this would be over $12,000 in today’s value
As an added bonus and proof of authenticity the carving still retains it’s original Sotheby’s Lot No. Label.
It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a rare piece of Asian antiquity.
The carving without the plinth is 19.75" tall.
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Archaistic (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1150
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3978115868042
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