A Buff Sandstone Figure of Vishnu, India, 10th Cent

A Buff Sandstone Figure of Vishnu, India, 10th Cent

A Buff Sandstone Figure of Vishnu, India, 10th Cent

Description

A Buff Sandstone Figure of Vishnu, India, 10th Century, Standing holding a gada and chakra, clad in a beaded belt and garland adorned with jewelry, his face with delicate features surmounted by a tall faceted crown and backed by an ornate Nimbus with stylized lotus and flames flanked by attendants and a figure of Brahma seated on a lotus. h: 31 x w: 20 x d: 9 in. Insurance appraisal provided by the Willis Fine Art, Jewelry & Specie Company on April 1, 2011 for $200,000. Copy of appraisal provided to buyer with purchase.

Condition

Note condition: no restorations, areas of surface wear commensurate with age and part of lower figure missing, e.g. feet and lower arms.

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A Buff Sandstone Figure of Vishnu, India, 10th Cent

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Estimate $80,000-$120,000Sep 27, 2011

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