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LOT 2638
Indus Valley Terracotta Vessel with Snakes
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 1/4 in. (220 grams, 13.5 cm wide).
Biconvex jar with flat mouth, painted bands of serpents to the shoulder. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s.
David Gold was one of the co founders of the Iconic Lord John brand in Carnaby Street that sparked a style revolution in the swinging sixties dressing The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Kinks and were at the heart of 'all things cool'.
See Satyawadi, S., Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, for discussion.
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Indus Valley Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £164
With slightly sloping sidewall, flat shoulder and everted rim to the broad mouth; painted geometric bands and zoomorphic panels to side and shoulder. 458 grams, 12 cm wide
From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s. David Gold was one of the co founders of the Iconic Lord John brand in Carnaby Street that sparked a style revolution in the swinging sixties dressing The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Kinks and were at the heart of 'all things cool'.
Similar bowls were found at Nal, appearing to be canister-like vessels with circular openings. As here, it is a buff ware with traces of blue and red patterns, and repeated geometrical design, here enriched with the image of a wild beast. -
Indus Valley Painted Geometric Pottery Bowl
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Drum-shaped with gently carinated base and narrow foot, the outer body displaying polychrome painted L-shaped panels. 130 grams, 95 mm
with Balakh Carpets, 2003. Private collection, Europe. -
Indian Framed Watercolour Painting
20th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £45
Showing a king being entertained by three courtly ladies, a pavilion and a lake in the background, set in glazed wooden frame. 529 grams, 32.5 x 23.6 cm
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. Private collection, UK.
