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Torso of a Goddess red sandstone India, Madhya Pradesh
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Torso of a Goddess
- red sandstone
- Height: 19 in (48.2 cm)
The torso with hips swaying to the left in an exaggerated movement, the diaphanous sarong wrapped around the body and forming gentle folds at the front, secured with a chain belt which loops around itself on the right thigh and which is fastened with a large jeweled buckle, the figure is further adorned with basubands, necklaces and large earrings.
Provenance
Nasli M. and Alice N. Heeramaneck Collection
Sothebys, New York, June 4, 1994, lot 79
Literature
Alice N. Heeramaneck, Masterpieces of Indian Sculpture from the former collections of Nasli M. Heeramaneck, USA, 1979, fig. 66.
Condition
The head broken off in a diagonal break coming forward from the left ear to the right shoulder, and a repaired hole where a head might have once been attached, just visible in the photograph. The left arm is broken just below the shoulder and the right arm above the elbow. The legs broken at the ankles. The cord on the right thigh chipped, visible in the photograph. Remains of white gesso on the right arm, on the folds of fabric on the skirt and on the sides at the back of the figure. A few scratches and chips overall. No restoration.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Compare to a figure of a River Goddess also from the Heeramaneck collection published in P. Pal, The Sensuous Immortals: A Selection of Sculptures from the Pan-Asian Collection, LACMA, 1978, pp. 74-75, fig. 41.