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LOT 2299
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GBP (£) 120 - 170
EUR (€) 140 - 200
USD ($) 160 - 230
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) (+bp*)
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INDIAN EROTIC WOOD CARVING
MADURAI, TAMIL NADU, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
23 1/4 in. (2.73 kg, 59 cm).
MADURAI, TAMIL NADU, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
23 1/4 in. (2.73 kg, 59 cm).
Carved in the round architectural panel from a temple-chariot depicting an erotic amorous couple standing conjoined on a plinth and supporting a lotus-flower base on their heads. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From an old Oxford, UK, collection.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
