Pair of large carved wooden statues – Warriors from the Maharaja's palace (India) - Wood - India - 20th century

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Pair of large carved wooden statues – Warriors from the Maharaja's palace (India)
Important pair of antique statues in solid wood, depicting two warriors/guardians of the Maharaja's palace, finely carved and hand-painted with original pigments. The statues represent a male and a female figure, both dressed in traditional Indian attire, richly decorated, with a ceremonial staff. The expression, facial details, jewelry, and clothing demonstrate high craftsmanship quality and carry strong decorative and symbolic significance. Ideal as entrance statues, prestigious ethnic decor, scenography, or collectibles.
- Dimensions and weight: Female statue: Height: 140 cm; Width: approximately 50 cm; Weight: approximately 48 kg
Male statue: Height: 143 cm; Width: approximately 40 cm; Weight: approximately 37 kg.
- Material: carved and hand-painted solid wood; original wooden base.
Period: Probable 20th century (traditional Indian craftsmanship)
Good overall condition. Normal signs of aging, consistent with its age, which add to its charm and authenticity.
Note: the male statue was purchased at the time for 2,200,000 lire, confirming the value of the work.
Sellable as a pair (preferably) or separately (him €700, her €900).
Shipment to be arranged. Preferable pickup in Rome and/or Viterbo.

Pair of large carved wooden statues – Warriors from the Maharaja's palace (India)
Important pair of antique statues in solid wood, depicting two warriors/guardians of the Maharaja's palace, finely carved and hand-painted with original pigments. The statues represent a male and a female figure, both dressed in traditional Indian attire, richly decorated, with a ceremonial staff. The expression, facial details, jewelry, and clothing demonstrate high craftsmanship quality and carry strong decorative and symbolic significance. Ideal as entrance statues, prestigious ethnic decor, scenography, or collectibles.
- Dimensions and weight: Female statue: Height: 140 cm; Width: approximately 50 cm; Weight: approximately 48 kg
Male statue: Height: 143 cm; Width: approximately 40 cm; Weight: approximately 37 kg.
- Material: carved and hand-painted solid wood; original wooden base.
Period: Probable 20th century (traditional Indian craftsmanship)
Good overall condition. Normal signs of aging, consistent with its age, which add to its charm and authenticity.
Note: the male statue was purchased at the time for 2,200,000 lire, confirming the value of the work.
Sellable as a pair (preferably) or separately (him €700, her €900).
Shipment to be arranged. Preferable pickup in Rome and/or Viterbo.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
India
Material
Wood
Height
143 cm
Width
50 cm
Title of artwork
Pair of large carved wooden statues – Warriors from the Maharaja's palace (India)
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
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