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A CARVED STONE LINGAM WITH FOUR SHIVA HEADS, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- H. 51 cm ; 20 in. (basalt head) and H. 122 cm ; 48 in. (stand)
together with a modern stand (accident and losses)
Provenance
Collection Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé, rue de Babylone, Paris.
Exhibited
Jacques Doucet - Yves Saint Laurent, Vivre pour l'Art, Fondation Pierre - Bergé Yves Saint Laurent, Paris, 2015.
Literature
R. Murphy, Les paradis secrets d'Yves Saint Laurent et de Pierre Bergé, Paris, 2009, p. 46 (ill.). Jérôme Neutres (dir.), Jacques Doucet - Yves Saint Laurent, vivre pour l'art, Paris, 2015, p.142-143 (ill.).
Condition
There are losses overall, especially to the raised parts. There are scratches to the surface. The sculpture is associated to a modern column.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."