Indian art Sandstone pillar depicting Yakshi. Uttar Pradesh, Mathura probable Kushan period. 2nd-3rd century AD. . Cm 64x17.50. The pillar was part of a series of elements that formed circular enclosures surrounding Buddhist reliquary monasteries or Stupas. The Kushan period especially in Mathura witnessed a flourishing building activity, dozens of monasteries and Stupas dotted the landscape of the region but to this day none of these buildings have survived intact, fragmentary elements of these stupendous constructions survive.The pillar we present depicts a Yakshi with parrot in the front.Yakshi are female nature spirits who embody fertility and prosperity,they are often depicted with trees, flowers, animals suggesting a transfer of creative energy between nature and humanity.The figure depicted in this pillar is delicately carved, looking down at her hand offering food to her parrot.She is richly adorned with a double necklace and large elaborate earrings that extend to her shoulders.The parrot is balanced on Yakshi's bracelets enhancing the three-dimensionality and movement of the composition. The parrot whose open beak is close to Yakshi's breast and nipple creates a highly suggestive moment of great intimacy. The top of the pillar depicts a miniature palace scene enlivened by three figures in a loggia who seem to be interacting with the scene below. The back is finely carved with three large lotus flowers.Provenance: Italian private collection. Purchased in Switzerland, Moonsail, July 13, 2007. Lot not exportable from Italy.
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Indian art Sandstone pillar depicting Yakshi. Uttar Pradesh, Mathura probable Kushan period. 2nd-3rd century AD. . Cm 64x17.50. The pillar was part of a series of elements that formed circular enclosures surrounding Buddhist reliquary monasteries or Stupas. The Kushan period especially in Mathura witnessed a flourishing building activity, dozens of monasteries and Stupas dotted the landscape of the region but to this day none of these buildings have survived intact, fragmentary elements of these stupendous constructions survive.The pillar we present depicts a Yakshi with parrot in the front.Yakshi are female nature spirits who embody fertility and prosperity,they are often depicted with trees, flowers, animals suggesting a transfer of creative energy between nature and humanity.The figure depicted in this pillar is delicately carved, looking down at her hand offering food to her parrot.She is richly adorned with a double necklace and large elaborate earrings that extend to her shoulders.The parrot is balanced on Yakshi's bracelets enhancing the three-dimensionality and movement of the composition. The parrot whose open beak is close to Yakshi's breast and nipple creates a highly suggestive moment of great intimacy. The top of the pillar depicts a miniature palace scene enlivened by three figures in a loggia who seem to be interacting with the scene below. The back is finely carved with three large lotus flowers.Provenance: Italian private collection. Purchased in Switzerland, Moonsail, July 13, 2007. Lot not exportable from Italy.
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Antique items declared of significant interest under art. 6 of Legislative Decree 29/10/99 no.490 are indicated as such in the catalogue or announced during the sale. On such items, the Italian State may exercise the right of first refusal within 60 days of the sale notice; the sale, therefore, will only take place after the deadline has passed. In the event that the right of first refusal being exercised, the bidder will be entitled to reimbursement of any amounts already paid.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL BUYERS ABOUT CONDITION
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BRANCH: BRESCIA VIA TRIESTE
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IBAN: IT53F0350011210000000062448
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HOLDER: CAPITOLIUMART S.R.L.
BANK: LA VALSABBINA
Auction
Items are sold to the highest bidder at the auction on dedicated auction days, or previously notified. The auctioneer may change the order of lots as notified in the catalogue and has discretion to combine and divide lots. Should complaints emerge regarding the winning of an item, the auctioneer has discretion to resume the auction from the preceding bid.
Viewing of the lots before auction
All lots will be on display prior to auction, in the case of traditional auctions, or can be viewed by appointment for online auctions, in order to examine the quality and condition of items; no complaints will be accepted after the hammer, even if there are errors in the catalogue
Buyer's premium
The hammer price of an item is increased by 29% to the buyer, to include buyer's premium and VAT. Capitoliumart offers also an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale. Please note that any lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 3% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price.
Note
Antique items declared of significant interest under art. 6 of Legislative Decree 29/10/99 no.490 are indicated as such in the catalogue or announced during the sale. On such items, the Italian State may exercise the right of first refusal within 60 days of the sale notice; the sale, therefore, will only take place after the deadline has passed. In the event that the right of first refusal being exercised, the bidder will be entitled to reimbursement of any amounts already paid.
Security deposit
For new customers the auction house may require the payment of a security deposit in order to participate to the sales. This deposit must be paid in the forms of payment allowed by the general terms and conditions, in the cases and in the amounts determined by the Auction House.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL BUYERS ABOUT CONDITION
Condition is not stated in the catalogue. The absence of such reference does not imply that the lot is in good condition or free from faults. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves by inspection as to the condition of each lot. Condition reports can, however, be provided on request, but are for general guidance only and any such report is, of necessity, subjective.All those who take part in the sale fully accept these regulations and upon acquiring any item assume legal responsibility for the purchase made. Any dispute will be the resolved by the Court of Brescia.
Payments
Forms of payment accepted are: cheque, bank transfer, credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express) and cash up to €1,000.00. In the case of cheque or bank transfer, payment will be considered cleared only upon confirmation by our bank of transfer of the amount due. No item will be delivered prior to this. Payments for items purchased must be made no later than 5 working days from the date of the auction. In case of default by the buyer, the auction house will assume that the sale is closed and make the item available again to the seller. .Capitoliumart offers also an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale. In completing the bidder registration on https://the-saleroom.com and providing your credit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with Capitoliumart: 1. authorise Capitoliumart, if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via the-saleroom.com, and 2. confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Capitoliumart through https://the-saleroom.com and agree that Capitoliumart is entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale.
Deferred payments
For purchases with a minimum €5,000.00 hammer price, auction fees excluded (for each individual auction, where more than one item is purchased), a deferred payment service is provided interest-free, with 5 monthly installments and immediate payment of the auction fees and first installment of the hammer price. To be eligible for deferred payment, you must notify the auction house in advance, indicating the lots in which you are interested. For information email: [email protected]
Bank details (UBI BANK)
HOLDER: CAPITOLIUMART S.R.L.
BANK: UBI BANCO DI BRESCIA SPA
BRANCH: BRESCIA VIA TRIESTE
BIC SWIFT: BCABIT21
IBAN: IT53F0350011210000000062448
Bank details (BANCA LA VALSABBINA)
HOLDER: CAPITOLIUMART S.R.L.
BANK: LA VALSABBINA
Online auction July 17.
No exposition, lots visible only by appointment.
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1) JULY 17TH LOTS (1 - 79) 11:00 AM
2) JULY 17TH LOTS (80 - 163) 2:00 PM
3) JULY 17TH LOTS (164 - 247) 4:00 PM
Online auction 17 July.
No exposition, lots visible only by appointment.
To make an appointment, please write to us via e-mail at [email protected] indicating the number of the auction of interest.
AUCTION TIMES PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
1) JULY 17TH LOTS (1 - 79) 11:00 AM
2) JULY 17TH LOTS (80 - 163) 2:00 PM
3) JULY 17TH LOTS (164 - 247) 4:00 PM
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