Ancient Khmer Sandstone Vishnu statue - Khmer style of the Baphuon - 11th century
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Khmer antique Vishnu statue in sandstone, Baphuon Khmer style, 11th century, 43.2 cm tall (50.5 cm with base), beige stone with arms and feet missing, supplied with its wooden and metal base, provenance Austria and formerly in a Rome private collection before 1975, acquired in 2023, legally obtained and sale-eligible.
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Torso of Vishnu depicted standing in samabhanga, wearing a short sampot lying flat on the thighs, vertically striated, finely pleated and held at the waist by a belt falling in a frontal fold, with multiple fishtail ends. The belt is finely decorated with relief motifs.
His bare chest is finely polished.
Beige sandstone
Missing arms and legs
CAMBODIA - Khmer period, BAPHUON, 11th century
Dimensions: Height 43.2 cm (50.5 cm with base) - weight 10.2 kg
Provenance: Austria, T.B.S. gallery.
Previously: Private collection, Rome, before 1975.
Delivered with its wooden and metal stand.
Shipping with insurance.
Does not require an export license (in accordance with French regulations on the circulation of cultural goods, for items imported into France less than 2 years ago).
The supplier guarantees that this batch was obtained legally.
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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.
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Torso of Vishnu depicted standing in samabhanga, wearing a short sampot lying flat on the thighs, vertically striated, finely pleated and held at the waist by a belt falling in a frontal fold, with multiple fishtail ends. The belt is finely decorated with relief motifs.
His bare chest is finely polished.
Beige sandstone
Missing arms and legs
CAMBODIA - Khmer period, BAPHUON, 11th century
Dimensions: Height 43.2 cm (50.5 cm with base) - weight 10.2 kg
Provenance: Austria, T.B.S. gallery.
Previously: Private collection, Rome, before 1975.
Delivered with its wooden and metal stand.
Shipping with insurance.
Does not require an export license (in accordance with French regulations on the circulation of cultural goods, for items imported into France less than 2 years ago).
The supplier guarantees that this batch was obtained legally.
Documents viewed by Catawiki.
An important piece of information.
The seller guarantees that he has the right to ship this batch.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if it takes more than a few days.
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
Sandstone Vishnu statue - Khmer style of the 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
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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.
