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LOT 2173
Indus Valley Fertility Idol Group
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
10 5/8 - 12 3/4 in. (3.07 kg total, 27 - 32.5 cm high including stand).
The trio formed as bell-shaped female figures with stylised facial features in relief, the hands of two clasped together in front of the stomach; hollow-formed; each mounted on a custom-made display stand. [3]
ProvenancePrivate collection, 1989.
Acquired on the UK art market.
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Framed Indian Watercolour Manuscript Leaf
Early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
A manuscript leaf with a watercolour scene showing figures in an opulent courtyard, a man seated against a large cushion massaging one woman's foot, another offering him a drink from a small cup, two further women seated nearby, river meandering through a hilly landscape beyond, text above and below, flowers in the border; mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 900 grams, 41 x 28 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Indus Valley Fertility Idol Group
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Three bell-shaped female figures with stylised anatomical and facial features, two shown cupping their breasts; one idol with remains of painted detailing to the lower body and semi-naturalistic hair and face detailing as well as feet emerging from beneath her garments; each mounted on a custom-made display stand. 2.39 kg total, 24.5-32.5 cm
Private collection, 1989. Acquired on the UK art market. -
Hindu Brass Ewer
India, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
Engraved with figural scenes, animals, floral and foliate motifs, raised roundels with floral motifs inlaid with garnets, floral and foliate openwork lid, thumbpad modelled as a peacock in the round, handle as a stylised sinuous beast with a head at the top and foot, u-section spout. 1.09 kg, 32.5 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of a Suffolk gentleman.
