Three South Indian copper alloy figures. 16th /19th century and a Burmese bronze opium weight - image-1

Lot 404 Dα

Three South Indian copper alloy figures. 16th /19th century and a Burmese bronze opium weight

Auction 1112 - overview Cologne
15.06.2018, 11:00 - Chinese, Tibet/Neapel, India, Southeast Asia
Estimate: 500 € - 600 €
Result: 620 € (incl. premium)

Three South Indian copper alloy figures. 16th /19th century and a Burmese bronze opium weight

Three South Indian copper alloy figures of a) a seated Ganesha with danta, parashu, ankusha and modaka, b) a standing Vishnu with chakra and shankha in his upper hands, base damaged, and c) the philosopher Ramanuja with hands folded and a banner. 16th /19th century, d) a Burmese bronze opium weight. (4)
Height 6.3 cm; b) 7.5 cm; c) 5.2 cm; d) 7 cm

Provenance

Collection Leo Verleye (1914-1990), Belgium, acquired mainly in Belgium in the years between 1945 and 1970, thence by descent