Indian Sandstone Soldier Relief, Colonial-Era Architecture
Ca. 1901–1934 CE. South Asia, India, ca. 19th to early-20th century CE. A sandstone sculpture, likely once part of a building facade, possibly from a royal monument, temple, or governmental structure. The figure depicts a soldier with modern influences, likely European colonial in origin, featuring knee-high boots, a button-down tunic or coat, a turban headdress, and a rifle held against the shoulder. Soldiers with firearms were a common subject in architectural decoration of this type. This piece can be compared to similar soldier carvings found at the Chhatri at Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh. Size: 11" L x 8" W x 40" H (27.9 cm x 20.3 cm x 101.6 cm) Size: 40" H x 11" L x 8" W (101.6 cm H x 27.9 cm L x 20.3 cm W).
Please note that this item is heavy/oversized. Please inquire about shipping prior to bidding.
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection
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Item #192442
Condition
Old losses to objects held in both hands as shown. Softening to some finer details but good condition.
Ca. 1901–1934 CE. South Asia, India, ca. 19th to early-20th century CE. A sandstone sculpture, likely once part of a building facade, possibly from a royal monument, temple, or governmental structure. The figure depicts a soldier with modern influences, likely European colonial in origin, featuring knee-high boots, a button-down tunic or coat, a turban headdress, and a rifle held against the shoulder. Soldiers with firearms were a common subject in architectural decoration of this type. This piece can be compared to similar soldier carvings found at the Chhatri at Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh. Size: 11" L x 8" W x 40" H (27.9 cm x 20.3 cm x 101.6 cm) Size: 40" H x 11" L x 8" W (101.6 cm H x 27.9 cm L x 20.3 cm W).
Please note that this item is heavy/oversized. Please inquire about shipping prior to bidding.
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #192442
Condition
Old losses to objects held in both hands as shown. Softening to some finer details but good condition.
