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LOT 2105
Indus Valley Clay Fertility Figurine
33RD-13TH CENTURY B.C. OR LATER
5 7/8 in. (711 grams, 15 cm).
Tubular figurine depicting a stylised female with one arm extended, conical breasts and eyes, necklace of impressed points and similar detail to the ears, applied facial features. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Biconvex body with broad mouth, impressed lines to the shoulder, painted panels of wavy lines below. 1.74 kg, 21 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Indus Valley Clay Fertility Figurine
33rd-13th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Tubular figurine depicting a stylised female with hands clasped beneath the breasts, incised linear hem to the bell-shaped skirt, pinched facial features. 491 grams, 16.2 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Northern Indian Water Colour Painting of a Pilgrim
Circa 1840 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Showing a travelling pilgrim blowing a horn, dressed in an animal skin cape and short tunic, carrying two ceremonial daggers, wearing copious jewellery; accompanied by a small goat wearing a bell collar; a panel of inscriptions above. 11 grams, 24.5 cm
Acquired from the UK art market. Private Scottish collection.
