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A RED SANDSTONE HEAD OF VISHNU WITH A MITER CROWN
奥地利 北京时间
2022年03月11日 开拍
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A RED SANDSTONE HEAD OF VISHNU WITH A MITER CROWN
Northern or Central India, 10th-11th century. Exquisitely carved with a serene expression, marked by heavy-lidded, almond-shaped eyes below elegantly arched eyebrows, an aquiline nose, and full lips forming a subtle smile, flanked by elongated ears with circular earrings, the head surmounted by a tall and elaborately carved miter crown.

Provenance: From the collection of Richard Nathanson. Richard Nathanson (d. 2018) began his career as a porter at Sotheby's in 1966 and subsequently joined the Impressionist department. He left in 1970 to set up as an independent art advisor and had a particular involvement with Sisley, Modigliani, Rouault, Renoir, and Bonnard. He produced BBC documentaries and publications on several of these artists.
Condition: Excellent condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear and losses, minor nicks, signs of weathering and erosion, minor structural fissures, remnants of soil.

Weight: 4,062 (excl. base)
Dimensions: Height 26 cm (excl. base) and 29.5 cm (incl. base)

Mounted on an associated wood base. (2)

Expert’s note: Despite the 10th-11th century dating, the present lot compares favorably to several sandstone heads from the Gupta period, particularly when looking at the distinctively formed eyes. Therefore, this author sees a possibility of this sculpture being considerably older, up to the late Gupta period, 6th-7th century.

Literature comparison: Compare a sandstone head of Vishnu, with similarly carved facial features, especially the eyes, dated to the Gupta period, in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, accession number 1969.57. Compare also a red sandstone head of Vishnu wearing a similar crown, dated c. 6th century, at Bonhams New York, 18 March 2013, lot 38.

Auction result comparison:
Compare a related red sandstone head of Vishnu at Sotheby’s New York in Indian & Southeast Asian Works of Art on 19 March 2014, lot 37, sold for USD 12,500.

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