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LOT 2182
Indus Valley Fertility Idol Group
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
9 5/8 - 12 3/4 in. (2.39 kg total, 24.5-32.5 cm).
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. [3]
ProvenancePrivate collection, 1989.
Acquired on the UK art market.
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Indus Valley Etched Orange Carnelian Necklace Bead Group
Circa 2nd millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
Composed of polished carnelian beads including spherical, conical, drum, oval and other types, etched with geometric designs. 41 grams total, 6-14 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Indus Valley Ceramic Fertility Idol
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Modelled as a free-standing, stylised female figure with a pinched face, dressed hair, bulbous breasts and hands pressed palms-down against her torso and waist. 326 grams, 13 cm high
Private collection, 1989. Acquired on the UK art market. -
Framed Watercolour Painting
Persia, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 10 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Showing a nobleman seated in a landscape, possibly reading to his sons, or communicating with two attendants standing nearby; panel of text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 621 grams, 34 x 22.5 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.