A Granite Figure of a Yakshi

Kevorkian Foundation, before 1970
Sotheby's New York, December 19, 1970, lot 173
Farhadi & Anavian Co., New York, December 31, 1970

Losses to proper right arm, left fingertips and feet below the ankles as viewed with other scattered losses overall. With scattered abrasions and stains. Drill mark and lug at proper right side indicate possible earlier consolidation. Some recarving to face.
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.
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Compare a 13th century sculpture from Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, Calambur Sivaramamurti, The Art of India, New York, 1977, p. 418, pl. 641.