Altar dedicated to Hanuman, the Hindu semi-god, carved in openwork relief to represent Hanuman standing with a martial attitude, carrying a club in his left hand and an uprooted tree in his right hand, and trampling a supine figure, probably a demon. Marble, with traces of red pigments. India, 18th century. Height: 13.7 cm. Abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.
Group of 3 Indian 19th century Company School paintings on paper
in bamboo style frames under glass. can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. Image size, largest 19x15cm.
Circular shaped seal, with a central design representing a standing horse surrounded by geometric motives. Small loop at its back. Bronze, with partly encrusted reddish green patina. Indus Valley Civilisation, Bronze Age. Diameter: 2.9 cm. Very good condition.
Indian miniature painting. Hyderabad 19th cent. Gouache on card.
24x15cm
Indian miniature painting. Hyderabad 19th century. Gouache on card.
22x15 cm.
Long offering vessel in the shape of a "yoni" (stylised female sex) with a centrally placed pointed "lingam" (stylised male sex). Hammered copper, with a fine reddish-green patina. India, early 19th century. Length: 26 cm. Very good condition. A rather rare object.
NOTE: The Yoni is the symbol of the Hindu Goddess Shakti, while the male counterpart is the Hindu God Shiva's Lingam Their union represents the eternal process of creation and regeneration...
H. 11,6 cm. Very nice age wear and a soft patina with traces of puja worship.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
A very rare and early depiction of baby Krishna. The silver bracelet makes it even more special. H. 6,3 cm. Fabulous age wear and patina.
Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Hand coloured print of Marquis Cornwallis receiving the 2 sons of Tipu Sultan as hostages after the battle and seige of Seringapatam in1792. Pub. by Haines, London 1796.35 x 25 cm. mounted on card. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
23 different Indian mica paintings in 2 paper albums, each with ink descriptions beneath. Undated, estimated to be mid 19th century. Each painting 17.5 x 12 cm. Good condition. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide
Statue of Krishna dancing on the head of the Kaliya Snake, on an elevated square base, holding a butter ball in his right hand. Bronze, with fine dark green patina. India, early 19th century. Height: 6,4 cm. Abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.
NOTE: this statue refers to Krishna's adolescence. The Kaliya snake had poisoned the pool in which cow herds were drinking. Krishna revived the cows and had a fight with Kaliya, kicked it almost to death, and then danced on him...
Mid 19th century Indian coloured drawing on paper of 2 Sikh figures doing pennance, inscription above, mounted, page 24x19.5 cm, can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
19th century Indian mica painting of a steam boat, 17x12 cm, mounted with marbled paper background,
can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide
Indian 19th century painting on mica showing 2 elephants fighting enraged by fire works, 19.5x14.5cm,
old descriptive label on reverse, old wood mount, can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Early 19th century Indian painting, Rajasthan, Mewar or Bundi, illustration of hell punishments, 21x17cm, gouache on paper, mounted, can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Early 19th century Indian painting, Rajasthan, Mewar or Bundi, illustration of hell punishments, 21x17cm, gouache on paper, mounted, can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Indian 19th century Tantric diagram. Inks on paper. 43x33 cm. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or deframed and shipped worldwide.
Finely carved with serene expression.
With downcast eyes, elongated earlobes and wearing a fine moustache. His jewelled hair dress with flowing curls forming a topknot.
This splendid piece is 18 In (46 cm) height.
Estimate value: $30 000/ $40 000
Provenance: Property of an English gentlemen, acquired late 50's in India