11th Apr, 2024 11:00
TWO-DAY AUCTION: Fine Asian Art, Buddhism and Hinduism
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A BRONZE FIGURE OF RAMA, LATER CHOLA PERIOD, 12TH-13TH CENTURY
Sold for €845
including Buyer's Premium
South India. Well cast seated in lalitasana on a cushion supported by a tiered rectangular base incised with geometric designs and lotus petals, his left leg gracefully crossed above his right knee, his right hand extended in tarjani mudra, dressed in a dhoti with sashes tied to the waist and falling along the legs, the oval face with almond-shaped eyes, flanked by elongated earlobes, and surmounted by a tall headdress with lotus bud finial.
Provenance: German trade.
Condition: Good condition. Extensive wear, predominantly from centuries of worship within the culture. Tiny nicks, dents, light scratches, and casting flaws. Fine, smooth, naturally grown patina.
Weight: 214.8 g
Dimensions: Height 9 cm
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s New York, 20 March 2009, lot 1292
Price: USD 13,750 or approx. EUR 18,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: Two small bronze figures of Shiva Nataraja and Parvati
Expert remark: Compare the similar base, features, and wear. Note the slightly larger size (11.7 cm and 13.4 cm) and that the lot comprises two bronzes.
Second scholarly opinion: We received the following scholarly opinion via email, and after careful consideration and discussion, we found its insights to be particularly interesting. As such, we have decided to include it in our listing.
"The figure, however, includes several features that may indicate a dating to the Vijayanagara period. For example, the body of the statue, not as sensual as Chola casting, but consistent with Vijayanagara statues. The tummy area, the face, and the base (not typical Chola-style base casting) are also Nayaka/Vijayanagar style. The composition of the statue is also consistent, such as the style of patina developed, the lack of it is typical Vijayanagara, even for a worn-out piece. Ornaments have worn out, hard to assess. The type of cross-legging is also not typical of Chola. Finally, Cholas were Shiva worshippers whereas Vijayanagara emperors were mainly Vishnu/Rama/Venkateshwara (all forms of Vishnu) worshippers. This piece could also be Indra or Varuna (also Vaishnavite), not necessarily Rama."
South India. Well cast seated in lalitasana on a cushion supported by a tiered rectangular base incised with geometric designs and lotus petals, his left leg gracefully crossed above his right knee, his right hand extended in tarjani mudra, dressed in a dhoti with sashes tied to the waist and falling along the legs, the oval face with almond-shaped eyes, flanked by elongated earlobes, and surmounted by a tall headdress with lotus bud finial.
Provenance: German trade.
Condition: Good condition. Extensive wear, predominantly from centuries of worship within the culture. Tiny nicks, dents, light scratches, and casting flaws. Fine, smooth, naturally grown patina.
Weight: 214.8 g
Dimensions: Height 9 cm
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s New York, 20 March 2009, lot 1292
Price: USD 13,750 or approx. EUR 18,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: Two small bronze figures of Shiva Nataraja and Parvati
Expert remark: Compare the similar base, features, and wear. Note the slightly larger size (11.7 cm and 13.4 cm) and that the lot comprises two bronzes.
Second scholarly opinion: We received the following scholarly opinion via email, and after careful consideration and discussion, we found its insights to be particularly interesting. As such, we have decided to include it in our listing.
"The figure, however, includes several features that may indicate a dating to the Vijayanagara period. For example, the body of the statue, not as sensual as Chola casting, but consistent with Vijayanagara statues. The tummy area, the face, and the base (not typical Chola-style base casting) are also Nayaka/Vijayanagar style. The composition of the statue is also consistent, such as the style of patina developed, the lack of it is typical Vijayanagara, even for a worn-out piece. Ornaments have worn out, hard to assess. The type of cross-legging is also not typical of Chola. Finally, Cholas were Shiva worshippers whereas Vijayanagara emperors were mainly Vishnu/Rama/Venkateshwara (all forms of Vishnu) worshippers. This piece could also be Indra or Varuna (also Vaishnavite), not necessarily Rama."
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