A BRASS FIGURE OF KHANDOBA AND MHALSA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY

A BRASS FIGURE OF KHANDOBA AND MHALSA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY India. Khandoba (Shiva) seated atop a caparisoned horse, next to the figure of Mhalsa, holding a sword in one hand and a bowl in the other. Standing on a raised base, the horse flanked by a small dog and a separately cast arch decorated with geometric designs, a five-headed naga, and a central kirtimukha. Both figures are wearing diaphanous dhotis with boldly engraved folds, jewelry, and tall crowns. Provenance: Viennese private collection. Condition: Good condition with minor wear, casting flaws, small nicks, minor dents, and a small repair to the arch. Weight: 1,906 g Dimensions: Height 24.5 cm Literature comparison: Compare a related brass figure of Khandoba and Mhalsa seated on a horse, 15 cm high, dated 18th-19th century, in the British Museum, accession number 1853,0108.3. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 21 March 2008, lot 768 Price: USD 5,000 or approx. EUR 7,400 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A bronze figure of Shiva and Parvati with Nandi, India, Maharashtra, 18th century Expert remark: Compare the related casting and form. Note the different subject with the two figures seated on Nandi. Note the larger size (41.3 cm).