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402 - Gilded and polychromatic wooden figure of a dancer. South India, probably 19th century. Height approx. 48 cm. Wood, carved in the round, polychromatic, and partially gilded. Expressive depiction of a dancer in a lively, dynamic pose with a bent, raised leg and an arm extended high above her head. The hands are in expressive gestures, with the palms painted red. Richly adorned with a necklace, earrings, bracelets, and anklets. Distinctive face with large almond-shaped eyes and a forehead mark; the hairstyle is sculpted in relief on the back of the head. The raised foot rests on a curved, darkly painted ornamental support element. Mounted on a tall, polychromatic round pedestal. The polychrome paint and gilding are partially worn and have areas of loss; minor chips. Provenance: Formerly in the G.S. Collection, Munich, since before 1980.
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Gilded and polychromatic wooden figure of a dancer. South India, probably 19th century. Height approx. 48 cm. Wood, carved in the round, polychromatic, and partially gilded. Expressive depiction of a dancer in a lively, dynamic pose with a bent, raised leg and an arm extended high above her head. The hands are in expressive gestures, with the palms painted red. Richly adorned with a necklace, earrings, bracelets, and anklets. Distinctive face with large almond-shaped eyes and a forehead mark; the hairstyle is sculpted in relief on the back of the head. The raised foot rests on a curved, darkly painted ornamental support element. Mounted on a tall, polychromatic round pedestal. The polychrome paint and gilding are partially worn and have areas of loss; minor chips. Provenance: Formerly in the G.S. Collection, Munich, since before 1980.
Auction details
Auction 322: Ancient Art (Live Auction, Lots 1–407)Auction house
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