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A BLACK STONE STELE DEPICTING VISHNU WESTERN INDIA, RAJASTHAN, 10TH / 11TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Black stone
- Height 31 inches
four-armed Vishnu stands in samabhanga, with tall jatamukata and starburst nimbus behind, holding the four attributes with the four personifications of each attribute below, Gadanari holding the club at left, the dwarf Chakrapurusha holding the chakra or wheel, Padmapurusha holding the lotus, and Shankapurusha holding the conch shell
Provenance
Acquired privately, 1964.
Christie's New York, 20th September 2000, lot 24.
Christie's New York, 20th September 2000, lot 24.
Condition
Wear and accretion overall with traces of ritual vermilion powder throughout. Some wear and loss to faces, extremities and ritual objects as visible in catalog illustration. Possible re-carving to the eyes of the figure.
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.