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Brahmani on Hamsa Sandstone Vietnam, Cham Period, Tháp Mâm Style
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Brahmani on Hamsa
- Sandstone
- height 30 3/4 in. (78.1 cm)
The sakti of Brahma is seated in lalitasana on her vahana the hamsa, she has two arms and four heads with only three depicted in the usual scheme. She holds a sword in each hand, is decorated with numerous items of jewelry and wears an embroidered dhoti with a rounded front flap and semi-circular over hang.
Provenance
Philippine Collection 1950's
Percival B. Smith, USA, late 1960's
Thence by descent
Condition
The bottom right hand front corner is broken off and visibly restored, a small section missing, as seen in the photograph. Chips and scratches on surface throughout most notably on the end of the nose on the main face. White and green paint on the left side and a few tiny traces on the front surface. A black mark on the side of the sword. Good overall condition. No obvious signs of 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
The sculpture displays characteristics of the Tháp Mâm style and can be compared to a figure of Brahma published in Emmanuel Guillon; Cham Art: Treasures from the Dà Nang Museum, Vietnam, Thames and Hudson, 2001, p. 141, fig 136.