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Lot 576

A GROUP OF FIVE BRONZE FIGURES

South India, 20th century

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Price Realised USD 1,375

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A GROUP OF FIVE BRONZE FIGURES

South India, 20th century

Price Realised USD 1,375

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Comprising Shiva with Sridevi and Bhudevi, Nandi with a lotus and naga, and a horse, all with mixed patina
6 ½ in. (16.8 cm.) high

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P86.004: Vajra Arts, New York, 6 January 1986.

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South India, 20th century A GROUP OF FIVE BRONZE FIGURES Estimate: USD 2,000 - 3,000

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All with some minor nicks and scratches scattered overall and few areas of light encrustation in recessed areas, as visible in illustration and upon firsthand inspection.
P86.004, LTS1992.10.150, 55627429: Horse on hind legs. Overall in good condition with some wear to pattern and details of caparison.
P86.0030, LTS1992.10.126, 55627436: Female figure with upraised right hand. Some wear to patina in discrete areas, such as on pattern on front side of dhoti and to face and front side of crown.
P86.003A, LTS92.10.122, 55551359: Male figure. Some wear to patina including chest, face and front side of crown and implements, with traces of gilding remaining.
P86.004B, LTS92.10.123, 55627450: Nandi, composed of 4 separate pieces, with traces of gilding remaining overall. The figure of and plate below Nandi fitting separately into the base, the floral tray atop Nandi with traces of wax residue fitted onto back of Nandi, and snake hood fitted into slot to side of floral tray.
P86.003C, LTS92.10.124, 55627443: Female with upraised proper left hand. Some wear to patina in discrete areas, such as on pattern on front side of dhoti and to face and front side of crown

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South India, 20th century A GROUP OF FIVE BRONZE FIGURES Estimate: USD 2,000 - 3,000

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