An inscribed gilt-copper alloy figure of Shiva, Nepal, 17th / 18th century

Auction Closed

June 11, 03:42 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 EUR

Lot Details

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Description

Height 15.3 cm, 6 in.

Benny Rustenburg, Amsterdam, circa 1980.

Lots 1 to 4 are consigned from an eminent Dutch private collector, who formed a small but superlative group of Himalayan works of art after travelling in Nepal and Tibet in the 1970s/80s. A magnificent large Tibetan 14th century gilt figure of Buddha from the collection was sold in our New York rooms, 20th March 2025, lot 563.

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