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A SCHIST FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA A GROUP OF FOUR INDIAN PAINTINGS
Ancient region of Gandhara, 3rd/4th century The first three opaque watercolor on paper, framed and glazed: an
Carved seated in a pose of meditation, wearing a long flowing audience scene within a palace courtyard, 20th century, a Guler-
garments, elaborate jewelry and armlet, his youthful face with a inspired portrayal of Krisha and Radha on a terrace, 20th century,
serene expression and framed by a diadem encircling his hair partially and small portrait of a female musician; the last an unfinished
pulled up into a topknot or falling in curls over his shoulders, all drawing in ink and watercolor, framed and glazed, of a ruler standing
supported by a plinth fronted by a small female attendant figure with a sword and flower.
(extensive losses). 15 1/4in (38.8cm) height of figure 11 x 13 5/8in (28 x 34.7cm) image (first)
17 5/8in (44.8cm) height including stand
US$800 - 1,200
US$2,000 - 3,000
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Provenance GANESHA SEATED UNDER A SAPLING
Property from the Indianapolis Museum of Art, sold to benefit future Bikaner, 19th century
acquisitions Opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
Indianapolis Museum of Art since 1955 6 3/4 x 4 7/8in (17.1 x 12.4cm)

9021 US$1,000 - 1,500
A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF VISHNU
South India, circa 15th century 9025
Finely cast with delicate patterns among his garments and headdress GANESHA ENTHRONED
with custom detachable base. Bikaner, 19th century
4 1/2in (11.5cm) high Opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
9 x 6 1/2in (22.8 x 16.5cm)
US$1,000 - 1,500
US$1,000 - 1,500
Compare the treatment of the garments and headdress to larger
bronze of Vishnu held in the Kimbell Art Museum (acc. #AG 1970.01).

Provenance
A Distinguished Private Collection since 1969

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A MARBLE CARVING OF A CELESTIAL ATTENDANT
India, 20th century
The architectural fragment carved and undercut as a lithe beauty
lavishly adorned with jewels and portrayed in a classic dance pose
with her legs flexed and one foot partially raised, her right hand with
an elegant gesture held to the front while the other is held to the
back of her head (wear to the stone).
41 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 9 1/2in (105.5 x 35 x 24cm)

US$1,000 - 1,500

Provenance
Property from the Indianapolis Museum of Art sold to benefit future
acquisitions.
Indianapolis Museum of Art since 1974

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