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Vishnu Granite South India, Chola Period
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Vishnu
- Granite
- height 48 in. (121.9 cm)
The finely carved sculpture depicting the four-armed deity standing erect, his upper right hand holding his attribute the discus, the lower left hand resting on his hip. He wears a tall crown and a rich suite of accoutrements. He is clad in a closely-fitted dhoti secured at his waist by an elaborate girdle centering a kirttimukha.
Compare with a slightly earlier, more complete sculpture of the deity in the Cleveland Museum of Art, see P. Chandra, The Sculpture of India, Washington DC, 1985, cat.91, pp. 188-9.
Compare with a slightly earlier, more complete sculpture of the deity in the Cleveland Museum of Art, see P. Chandra, The Sculpture of India, Washington DC, 1985, cat.91, pp. 188-9.
Provenance
Acquired 1950s
Condition
Fragmentary as visible in catalogue illustration. Wear and weathering throughout consistent with granite. Small losses to nose and lips. No restoration.
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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.