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LOT 0378
Estimate
GBP (£) 700 - 900
EUR (€) 810 - 1,040
USD ($) 940 - 1,210
SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE TRIBAL FIGURES
18TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
10 5/8 - 10 7/8 in. (1.55 kg total, 27-27.5 cm high including stand).
18TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
10 5/8 - 10 7/8 in. (1.55 kg total, 27-27.5 cm high including stand).
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. [2]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the 1960s.
Ex Italian collection.
Ex London gallery stock.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
