Three South Indian copper alloy figures of Krishna. 17th/19th century - image-1

Lot 35 Dα

Three South Indian copper alloy figures of Krishna. 17th/19th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 11:00 - Indian, Southeast Asian and Japanese Art
Estimate: 400 € - 700 €
Result: 558 € (incl. premium)

Three South Indian copper alloy figures of Krishna. 17th/19th century

Three South Indian copper alloy figures of Krishna, a) Krishna Venugopala, standing in padasvastika on a lotus, the hands held as if he were playing a flute, naga Kaliya in front of the base and two cows at the sides, Kerala?, b) Krishna, dancing on a lotus base, the right foot supported by a lotus bud, a ball of butter in his right hand, and c) Bala Krishna, crawling with a ball of butter and an unidentified object. 17th/19th century. (3)
Height a) 10.1 cm; b) 12.6 cm; c) 7.5 cm

Provenance

Collection of Günter Heil (1938-2014), Berlin