Two bronze figures of attendants

Two bronze figures of attendants

Two bronze figures of attendants
Nepal, 17th century
The male wearing a short dhoti, multiple necklaces and holding a bowl and flywhisk, the female wearing a long dhoti with similar jewellery and holding a staff, each with elaborate chignons backed by lotus halos and swaying towards the other, with gilding remaining on their faces
5 7/8 in. (15 cm.), the higher (2)

Details

  • Title : Two bronze figures of attendants
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Bronze
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 17TH CENTURY
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 834
  • Pre-Lot Text : Property from a Private New Jersey Collection
  • Price realised : USD 2,500
  • Estimate : USD 2,000 - USD 3,000
  • Provenance : Private collection, New Jersey, before 1968 *By descent to present owner by 1980