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A VERY LARGE BRONZE OF SHIVA NATARAJA, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH - 19TH CENTURY
奥地利 北京时间
2023年03月09日 开拍
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A VERY LARGE BRONZE OF SHIVA NATARAJA, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH - 19TH CENTURY
Finely cast, the eight-armed deity gracefully presented with a raised leg, dancing on a lotus pedestal atop a rectangular plinth, within a flaming aureole, his right foot resting upon the demon Apasmarapurusha, his hands holding various implements including a drum, flame, dagger, disk, and trident. His face neatly incised with almond-shaped eyes, gently arched brows, an urna, and full lips, his hair radiating in serpentine tresses, the head surmounted by a naga headdress.

Provenance: From an Austrian private collection. Old trade label to backside.
Condition: Very good condition with expected old wear and casting irregularities, small nicks, light scratches, minor dents. Beautiful, naturally grown chocolate-brown patina overall.

Dimensions: Height 91 cm

Shiva Nataraja, Shiva as Lord of the Dance, is considered the creator of the universe and dances the world into existence. At the same time, he is also its destroyer. Much symbolism is attached to this specific form of Shiva. His drum stands for the creation of the world. His open palm protects human beings while his downward stretched hand symbolizes the solace of the world. His other hand holds the fire standing for the dissolution of the world. The dwarf on whom he tramples represents ignorance and the large flaming aureole the cosmos. The goddess Ganga represented in his hair fell from heaven to earth through his hair.

Literature comparison:
Compare a closely related bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, 76.2 cm high, dated to the 18th century, in the Brooklyn Museum, accession number 27.959.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s Paris, 14 December 2016, lot 5
Price: EUR 92,500 or approx. EUR 113,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An important bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, South India, Nayak period, late 18th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related pose, manner of casting, serpentine hair and naga headdress, flaming aureole, and lotus pedestal. Note the size (106 cm).

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拍品估价:5,000 - 10,000 欧元 起拍价格:5,000 欧元  买家佣金: 35.00%

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