Two 19th C. Indian Brass Figures - Lakshmi
**Originally Listed At $200**
Central Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely pair of cast brass figures depicting the goddess Lakshmi in two different forms. The smaller figure shows Lakshmi as a multi-armed deity holding lotus flowers in her upper hands and a small bowl in her remaining lower hand while seated upon a tiered platform. The larger figure depicts Lakshmi standing atop a tiered rectangular base, grasping a small offering plate, and supporting a pair of birds on her shoulders. Both figures are covered in fine patina. Size of largest (standing Lakshmi): 2.5" W x 6.6" H (6.4 cm x 16.8 cm).
Provenance: Estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mr. Pearson collected from the third quarter of the 20th century until he passed away.; ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
#145225
Condition Report: Smaller figure has small loss to one arm and verso of seat. Larger figure has light wear to areas around shoulders. Both figures have small nicks to bases and bodies, with softening to some finer details. Light earthen deposits and fine patina throughout.
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**Originally Listed At $200**
Central Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely pair of cast brass figures depicting the goddess Lakshmi in two different forms. The smaller figure shows Lakshmi as a multi-armed deity holding lotus flowers in her upper hands and a small bowl in her remaining lower hand while seated upon a tiered platform. The larger figure depicts Lakshmi standing atop a tiered rectangular base, grasping a small offering plate, and supporting a pair of birds on her shoulders. Both figures are covered in fine patina. Size of largest (standing Lakshmi): 2.5" W x 6.6" H (6.4 cm x 16.8 cm).
Provenance: Estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mr. Pearson collected from the third quarter of the 20th century until he passed away.; ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
#145225
Condition Report: Smaller figure has small loss to one arm and verso of seat. Larger figure has light wear to areas around shoulders. Both figures have small nicks to bases and bodies, with softening to some finer details. Light earthen deposits and fine patina throughout.
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