STATUE OF BHAIRAVA IN BLACK STONE
NEPAL, CIRCA XVIIEME CENTURY
It is represented in Samabhanga stomping a deity placed on a Lotiform base in front of a Mandorle. His two hands hold the Karttrika and the Kapala, the sceptre resting against his shoulder. His face is imbued with a serene expression.
Height: 12 cm. (4 ¾ in.), Base
Details
- Title : STATUE OF BHAIRAVA IN BLACK STONE
- Year : CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : BLACK STONE
- Accession No : LOT 226
- Country/ Geo-location : NEPAL
- Collection : Christies
- Status : UPCOMING LOT FOR SALE IN CHRISTIE'S PARIS ( as mentioned on 05/12/2019)
- Estimate : EUR 3,000 - EUR 4,000 (USD 3,329 - USD 4,439)
- Origin : The Private Collection of Lionel and Danielle Fournier of Himalayan Art, France, collected in Europe during 1970s-1980s
- Post Lot Text : A BLACK STONE FIGURE OF BHAIRAVA NEPAL, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY