- 1309
A BLACK STONE STELE DEPICTING A MATRIKA India, 7th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- black stone
the four-armed goddess seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne, wearing large circular earrings and elaborately jeweled, with a peahen vahana at lower left and an attendant figure at lower right
Provenance
Ken Shores Collection, late 1940s/early 1950s.
Condition
Fragmentary as viewed. With accretion, chipping and areas of loss throughout.
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
The current work depicts one of the Saptamatrika or Seven Mothers, a retinue of Shaivite goddesses. Based on the extent iconography and the peahen vahana or vehicle at lower left, it is possible that this depicts Kaumari (also known as Kumari, Karttikeyani and Ambika), the shakti of Karttikeya/Skandha.