Lot 58
 
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NEPAL, 19TH CENTURY
Gilt bronze and copper repousse
13 in (33.5 cm) high

NON-EXPORTABLE UNREGISTERED ANTIQUITY

PROVENANCE
From a Distinguished Family Collection, New Delhi


A gilt bronze and copper repousse figure of Shiva and his consort Parvati from Nepal, this is a fine example of Newari workmanship, most well known for their metal work in the medieval period. Shiva sits on a double lotus base, holding his attributes of the trident and the damru adorned with an ornate crown.




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  Lot 58 of 74  

ASIAN ART
9-10 AUGUST 2017

Estimate
Rs 7,00,000 - 9,00,000
$11,115 - 14,290

Winning Bid
Rs 7,65,072
$12,144
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)










 



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