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Uma-Maheshvara; A Vaishnava Deity; and the Lustration of Krishna Copper alloy South India, Kerala
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Uma-Maheshvara; A Vaishnava Deity; and the Lustration of Krishna
- Copper alloy
- height 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Provenance
Acquired 1960s
Exhibited
"The Divine Presence: Asian Sculptures from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lenart," Los Angeles County Museum of Art, August 15 – October 15, 1978
Literature
Pratapaditya Pal, The Divine Presence, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978, p. 27, pl. 14; p. 17, pl. 5; p. 16, pl. 4.
Condition
All three [3] objects with stable corrosion and encrustation. Minor losses and wear throughout. The halo of the separately cast Vaishnavite deity missing.
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.
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.