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A Monumental Stone Lingam
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Stone
Provenance
Acquired in London, 1982
Condition
Very good overall condition. Natural variations in surface coloration. Minor wear, accretion and staining overall. Please note that this lingam is of monumental size and weight, and will require special shipping and handling.
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.
Catalogue Note
Deemed the purest embodiment of Shiva, the lingam serves as the primary emblem of worship for this Hindu deity. Its aniconic form symbolizes a phallus or a pillar of light.
Self-manifested or svayambhu lingas are spawned in the bed of the sacred Narmada River in Western India. Occurring through natural rock formations and erosions, ovoid boulders such as the present lot are considered remarkably propitious.
For similar lingams, see Sotheby’s New York, March 21, 2012, Lot 357 and M. Brand, The Vision of Kings. Canberra, 1995, cat. no. 7, p. 27.
Self-manifested or svayambhu lingas are spawned in the bed of the sacred Narmada River in Western India. Occurring through natural rock formations and erosions, ovoid boulders such as the present lot are considered remarkably propitious.
For similar lingams, see Sotheby’s New York, March 21, 2012, Lot 357 and M. Brand, The Vision of Kings. Canberra, 1995, cat. no. 7, p. 27.