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A carved ivory standing female figure, Orissa, 18th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Ivory
- 20cm.
the figure carved in the round, of hourglass form with broad shoulders standing on a stepped lotus pedestal, hair, lips, eyes and earrings decorated with traces of pigment
Provenance
Jean-Claude Ciancimino (1931-2015), London
Acquired in 1969
Acquired in 1969
Condition
in good condition, minor rubbing to pigment decoration, areas of surface dirt, hairline cracks to body and pedestal, as viewed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In Orissa and South India the carving of secular standing figures in wood and ivory appeared from the eighteenth century onwards. Here the symmetrical frontal stance is clearly derived from ancient Jain stone sculptures such as the monumental Bahubali statue at Sravana Belgola in Karnataka and the rock-cut walls of the Udayagiri caves in Orissa.