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A CARVED WOOD LONG-NECKED LUTE, SARASWATI VEENA, CHENNAI
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09月10日 下午5点 开拍 / 09月08日 下午3点 截止委托
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A CARVED WOOD LONG-NECKED LUTE, SARASWATI VEENA, CHENNAI
This lot is a museum deaccession and is therefore offered without reserve

India, Tamil Nadu, 20th century. The hollowed body extending to a long neck fitted with 7 flank pegs for the melody and drone strings, the underside issuing a bulbous sarrokai (resonator), all terminating in a pegbox carved as the head of a yali, the edges decorated with foliate bands enclosing flowerheads borne on leafy vines.

Provenance: Galerie Hardt (established in 1976), Radevormwald, Germany, before 2020. Acquired by the gallery’s founder Peter Hardt (b. 1946) during his extensive travels in Asia, the first of which occurred during a formative world tour in 1973. Throughout his storied career,Peter Kienzle-Hardtorganized countless exhibitions and participated in major international art fairs. He made many important contacts during this time and eventually met the Kienzle siblings, who shared his passion for Asian art and culture. A strong bond and deep friendship developed, ultimately leading to the creation of the Museum für Asiatische Kunst decades later in 2014. While the museum’s permanent exhibition predominantly comprised pieces from the Kienzle Family Collection, Peter Kienzle-Hardt supplemented it with objects from his own collection. Before his death in 2019, Horst Kienzle bequeathed his entire property to Peter and legally adopted him as his son, who has been using the name Peter Kienzle-Hardt ever since.
Condition: Good condition with expected wear, traces of use, and manufacturing irregularities. Small losses and natural age cracks, some with repairs and touchups, small nicks, occasional light scratches, minor chips.

Dimensions: Length 137 cm

The Saraswati Veena is one of the most revered string instruments in Indian classical music. Named after Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu deity of knowledge, wisdom, music, and arts, the Veena holds a sacred place in Indian culture and tradition. Traditionally carved from a single piece of jackwood, the instrument has four main playing strings and three drone strings, allowing for rich tonal quality and melodic depth. Historically, the Veena is mentioned in ancient texts such as the Vedas, and it has been depicted in temple sculptures and paintings for centuries. Its spiritual significance is heightened by its association with Goddess Saraswati, who is often portrayed holding the instrument in her hands, emphasizing its role in the pursuit of knowledge and inner harmony.

Literature comparison:
Compare a closely related modern Saraswati veena, Chennai, made between ca. 1980 and 1991, in the Collection of Musical Instruments at the University of G?ttingen, inventory number 1881 +a.

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拍品估价:500 - 1,000 欧元 起拍价格:250 欧元  买家佣金: 35.00%

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