Lot 1329
  • 1329

A POLYCHROMED WOOD FIGURE OF GANESHA NEPAL, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Polychrome wood
  • Height: 35 1/2 inches
red six-armed Ganesha with a tiered crown, standing on one leg atop a double lotus throne, within a flaming halo ornamented with a kirtimukha, wearing elaborate jewels and a dhoti with geometric motif

Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13100.

Provenance

Rudi Oriental Arts, New York City, 1960s.

Condition

Fragmentary as viewed with surface abrasions, chipping and losses to pigment throughout. With scattered areas of staining possibly from ritual use. With some areas of worming and possible fire damage to Ganesha's primary proper left wrist.
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