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Virabhadra, incarnation of Shiva, is often depicted in solid bronze plaques. This one however is remarkably fine, with its delicate openwork. It dates from the 16th century, possibly earlier and was made in West India. It has a warm brown patina and appropriate age wear. There is a very old repair just above the small figure on the left. Height 26 cm (the sculpture), 32 cm including the stand.
Lovely wear and patina. H. 11,5 cm. From a Dutch private collection.
Hawkes, Asian Art
£295.00 A well finished bronze figure of the infant Krishna, in the act of stealing pats of butter from his mother's kitchen. It's from India, probably from 18th century South India.
Approximately 7 cm long, 8 cm high...
Hawkes, Asian Art
£275.00 From India, a tiny but fine and old bronze figure of Bhu Devi, the Earth-Goddess and second wife of Visnu. 17th century or earlier.
Approximately 7.7 cm high...
Galerie Hafner
Sold Small Indian Hindu bronze group cast in one piece depicting Vishnu seated in lalitasana with his consort Lakshmi, holding a lotus bud. Condition: fine, few traces of usage. Dimension: 11.1 cm high.
Hundred and One Antiques
$190.00 This is a bronze miniature figure of Sri-Lakshmi, a Hindu goddess from 16th-18th century India. The figure stands in a sensual tribhanga pose on a round base over a square plinth. Her right arm is extended, and her left arm is raised with a lotus blossom.
She wears a long dhoti with incised foliate patterns and an elaborate pendant belt...
Zentner Collection
$7,500.00 Antique Indian carved marble Jain statue of Nandi the Sacred Cow and Child, remnants of colorfully painted details. True original marble artifact. Stunning Piece.
Mid 17th century.
Size: 13" high x 20" long x 9" deep.
Zentner Collection
Price on Request 18th Century Antique Indian pair of sandstone architectural fragment statues of mythical beasts called Yali, who have mixed body parts of an elephant, a lion, a horse, and other such animals. They would often stand guard and protect Hindu temple entrances. One of these statues stand atop a bird, while the other stands atop a human figure. Very heavy pair in original condition, some remnants of red pigment around the mouths, interesting detail throughout...
SwisSiam-Arts-Antiques-Gems
USD $1,850.00 A very beautiful schist head of a Bodhisattva, 2-4 Century AD, with soft, youthful features, wearing a diadem with rosettes. The hair is pulled up into an elaborate top knot, urna between the eyebrows. Acquired on the London (UK) Art Market prior to 1980. Mounted on a Museum Quality metal stand. Size of head alone: 12.5 cm. (5"), excluding stand. Very fine condition.
Gallery Samdao
Sold thank you Finely carved with serene expression.
With downcast eyes, elongated earlobes and wearing a fine moustache. His jewelled hair dress with flowing curls forming a topknot.
This splendid piece is 18 In (46 cm) height.
Estimate value: $30 000/ $40 000
Provenance: Property of an English gentlemen, acquired late 50's in India
Zentner Collection
Price on Request Dramatic Indian stone carving fragment of the torso of Vamana,, the fifth avatar/incarnation of Vishnu. It has realistic hand-carved features with draped jewelry and fabric. Displayed on a custom made iron stand. Dates from the 12th century.
Size: 18.5" H x 8" L x 8" W (entire stand) 9" L x 5" W x 16" H (statue only) Made of bronze in the shape of a peacock. It has two compartments with lids connected to sticks. Rare and authentic piece in good condition. Normsl age wear and nice patina. From a Dutch private collection. Length 15 cm, Height 12 cm.
SwisSiam-Arts-Antiques-Gems
USD $975.00 A very fine 19th Century Bronze GANESHA Statue with intricate decor. Origin: India.
Good condition. Size: Height 15 cm. Weight: 737 gr.
Statue of Krishna dancing on the head of the Kaliya Snake, on an elevated square base, holding a butter ball in his right hand. Bronze, with fine dark green patina. India, early 19th century. Height: 6,4 cm. Abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.
NOTE: this statue refers to Krishna's adolescence. The Kaliya snake had poisoned the pool in which cow herds were drinking. Krishna revived the cows and had a fight with Kaliya, kicked it almost to death, and then danced on him...
H. 11,6 cm. Very nice age wear and a soft patina with traces of puja worship.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Zentner Collection
$8,000.00 Large Indian bronze sculpture of Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance. This form of Shiva demonstrates his most dynamic aspect: that of Shiva the Creator, Shiva the Preserver,and Shiva the Destroyer all combined in a dance which makes up the cycle of time. Each of Shiva's four hands show important clues as to his distinct importance: one hand holds the drum which makes the first sound of creation and one the flame of universal destruction...
Zentner Collection
$4,500.00 Originally, this graceful sculpture may have stood at the doorway of a palace or temple as a warning to all malicious spirits not to enter. The tradition of lions guarding doors and gates is ancient and common to a great variety of cultures, including the Egyptians, Assyrians, Romans, and Chinese. There is a strong Chinese influence in this piece, suggesting open relations between the two cultures.
18th Century - Rajputana, India Dimensions: 16 1/2" x 5 7/8" x 11 5/8" For some time now, in art-historical expert circles, a painting causes concern. Discovered a good ten years ago in Schwarzach im Pongau ( Province of Salzburg ) it shows a boy at the age of about six years. In spite of partly contrary opinion, everything indicates at the moment that the portrayed child represents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This would, as far as is known, be the earliest image of the composer. The Mozart town Salzburg however, is not only happy about it...
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