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Lot 33

A RARE PAIR OF INDIAN WOODEN FIGURES OF PURUSHA AND PRAKRITI
18TH/19TH CENTURY

One modelled as a naked standing male on a waisted double-lotus plinth, the other slightly smaller figure modelled as a naked female, on a similar plinth.
The male figure 38cm high, 16cm wide

Estimate $800 - $1,200

Sold for $800

Fine age cracks to both figures. One small chip to the front top edge of the male figure's plinth just before the right big toe, and one other small (smoothed over) chip to the tip of the nose. No other losses or repairs to any other part including no losses to the fingers.


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Asian Works of Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8670
6:00pm - 5 December 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 December, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC

CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au


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