Krishna Venu Gopala - Bronze - 19th-early 20th century
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Krishna Venu Gopala
24 cm height
Brass
19th century - early 20th
Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, in his form of Venu Gopala "the shepherd playing the flute".
Gracefully supported on one leg, the god is depicted in a dancing attitude, holding the flute (here missing) transversely near his lips. The smiling face, half-closed eyes and the stylized conical headdress reflect the elegance typical of wood sculpture from South India.
The work illustrates the moment of mystical beatitude where Krishna charm s the gopis (the young cowherd girls) with the divine music of his flute, a central theme of bhakti (devotion/love of God). The sober yet expressive craftsmanship, the frontal hieratic stance and the rounded volumes situate this piece in the popular tradition of the 19th century - early 20th, heir to regional styles transmitted since the Nayaka period.
Condition : Good overall condition. The statue has undergone a thorough cleaning resulting in the removal of a large portion of its original patina. This intervention has revealed a lighter and more uniform surface, with a notable loss of tonal nuances and natural aging of the metal.
Provenance : Portuguese Collection - Kanaka The Collection
Shipping : Shipped with UPS / CTT with insurance
Seller's Story
Kanaka The Collection is a Portugal-based web gallery specialising in Asian art, with a particular focus on the arts of Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience and passion for Asian art, we offer a carefully curated selection of sculptures, ceramics and works of art from across Asia, chosen for their artistic quality, authenticity and historical interest.
Every piece is professionally packed, and we ship worldwide to collectors and institutions.
We remain personally available to collectors before and after each acquisition.
Translated by Google TranslateKrishna Venu Gopala
24 cm height
Brass
19th century - early 20th
Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, in his form of Venu Gopala "the shepherd playing the flute".
Gracefully supported on one leg, the god is depicted in a dancing attitude, holding the flute (here missing) transversely near his lips. The smiling face, half-closed eyes and the stylized conical headdress reflect the elegance typical of wood sculpture from South India.
The work illustrates the moment of mystical beatitude where Krishna charm s the gopis (the young cowherd girls) with the divine music of his flute, a central theme of bhakti (devotion/love of God). The sober yet expressive craftsmanship, the frontal hieratic stance and the rounded volumes situate this piece in the popular tradition of the 19th century - early 20th, heir to regional styles transmitted since the Nayaka period.
Condition : Good overall condition. The statue has undergone a thorough cleaning resulting in the removal of a large portion of its original patina. This intervention has revealed a lighter and more uniform surface, with a notable loss of tonal nuances and natural aging of the metal.
Provenance : Portuguese Collection - Kanaka The Collection
Shipping : Shipped with UPS / CTT with insurance
Seller's Story
Kanaka The Collection is a Portugal-based web gallery specialising in Asian art, with a particular focus on the arts of Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience and passion for Asian art, we offer a carefully curated selection of sculptures, ceramics and works of art from across Asia, chosen for their artistic quality, authenticity and historical interest.
Every piece is professionally packed, and we ship worldwide to collectors and institutions.
We remain personally available to collectors before and after each acquisition.
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Dynastic Style/Period
19th-early 20th century
Material
Bronze
Height
24 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Title of artwork
Krishna Venu Gopala
Depth
8.5 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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