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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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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. -
Indus Valley Painted Pottery Bowl
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Drum-shaped with gently carinated base and narrow foot, the outer body displaying polychrome painted panels with 'stairway' design. 77 grams, 86 mm
Acquired in 2003. Private collection, Europe. -
South Indian Bronze Tribal Figures
18th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £315
A male and female pair modelled standing facing, wearing jewel-studded arm bangles, earrings, pendants and skin-tight trousers, the man holding a sword and small round shield, the woman breastfeeding an infant; each mounted on a custom-made display base. 1.55 kg total, 27-27.5 cm high including stand
Acquired in the 1960s. Ex Italian collection. Ex London gallery stock.
