Ancient Khmer - Vishnu statue in sandstone - Khmer - Baphuon - 11th century
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 10,000 - € 15,000
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Khmer antique sandstone statue of Vishnu standing in samabhanga, wearing a short pleated sampot and ornate belt, 43.2 cm high (50.5 cm with base), 10.2 kg, from the Baphuon period, XIth century, with missing arms and feet, provenance Austria via Galerie/Antiquaire, authentic/original and in excellent condition.
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Torso of Vishnu represented standing in samabhanga, dressed in a short sampot pressed to the thighs, vertically striped, finely pleated and held at the waist by a belt hanging in a frontal fold, with multiple ends in a fish-tail.
The belt is finely adorned with relief motifs.
Its bare torso is finely polished.
Beige sandstone.
Arms and feet missing
CAMBODIA - Khmer period, BAPHUON, 11th century
Dimensions: Height 43.2 cm (height 50.5 cm with the base) - weight 10.2 kg
Provenance: Austria, T.B.S. Gallery
Previously: Private collection, Rome, before 1975.
Delivered with its wooden and metal base.
Shipped with insured shipping.
SALE ONLY IN FRANCE - for a sale outside France an export license will be required (about 16 weeks)
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateTorso of Vishnu represented standing in samabhanga, dressed in a short sampot pressed to the thighs, vertically striped, finely pleated and held at the waist by a belt hanging in a frontal fold, with multiple ends in a fish-tail.
The belt is finely adorned with relief motifs.
Its bare torso is finely polished.
Beige sandstone.
Arms and feet missing
CAMBODIA - Khmer period, BAPHUON, 11th century
Dimensions: Height 43.2 cm (height 50.5 cm with the base) - weight 10.2 kg
Provenance: Austria, T.B.S. Gallery
Previously: Private collection, Rome, before 1975.
Delivered with its wooden and metal base.
Shipped with insured shipping.
SALE ONLY IN FRANCE - for a sale outside France an export license will be required (about 16 weeks)
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export license. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes longer than a few days
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Khmer
Century/timeframe
XIème Siècle
Name of object
- Vishnu statue in sandstone - Khmer - Baphuon - 11th century
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Austria
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1975
Previous owner - country acquired from
Italy
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
