Sculpture balinaise en bois polychromé et doré – Divinité au Naga - Sculpture - Indonesia (No reserve price)
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Balinese wooden sculpture in polychrome and gilt, depicting a seated divinity with a Naga, carved from teak with original polychromy and gilding, 44.2 cm high, 21.7 cm wide, 16 cm deep, weight 3.097 kg, sold with stand, dating to the early 20th century.
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Balinese sculpture in polychromed and gilded wood – Divinity with Naga – Indonesia, early 20th century
Description of the lot :
Superb traditional Balinese sculpture in solid teak wood (Djati) carved, polychromed and enhanced with gilding, depicting a divinity seated holding a Naga (mythical serpent).
The divinity is crowned with a complex (Candi) headdress richly carved, dressed in traditional attire and bears an expressive look highlighted by relief eyes and a fine mustache. The reverse shows sculpted hair cascading down the back.
Origin : Bali, Indonesia.
Era : First half of the 20th century (circa 1920–1940).
Materials : Solid teak wood (Djati), original pigments, traces of gilding.
Dimensions : Height 44.2 cm × Width 21.7 cm × Depth 16 cm.
Weight : 3.097 kg.
Condition report :
Good overall condition upon discovery with its original polychromy and gilding well preserved. Note a natural transversal crack related to the drying of the wood (face, torso and base), as well as a beautiful patina of use coherent with its age, reinforcing the authenticity and character of the piece.
Careful shipping with tracking and insurance.
Balinese sculpture in polychromed and gilded wood – Divinity with Naga – Indonesia, early 20th century
Description of the lot :
Superb traditional Balinese sculpture in solid teak wood (Djati) carved, polychromed and enhanced with gilding, depicting a divinity seated holding a Naga (mythical serpent).
The divinity is crowned with a complex (Candi) headdress richly carved, dressed in traditional attire and bears an expressive look highlighted by relief eyes and a fine mustache. The reverse shows sculpted hair cascading down the back.
Origin : Bali, Indonesia.
Era : First half of the 20th century (circa 1920–1940).
Materials : Solid teak wood (Djati), original pigments, traces of gilding.
Dimensions : Height 44.2 cm × Width 21.7 cm × Depth 16 cm.
Weight : 3.097 kg.
Condition report :
Good overall condition upon discovery with its original polychromy and gilding well preserved. Note a natural transversal crack related to the drying of the wood (face, torso and base), as well as a beautiful patina of use coherent with its age, reinforcing the authenticity and character of the piece.
Careful shipping with tracking and insurance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Solid teak wood (Djati), pigments of natural origin, remnants of gilding.
Title of artwork
Sculpture balinaise en bois polychromé et doré – Divinité au Naga
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
44.2 cm
Width
21.7 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
3097 g
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