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Garuda Vahana -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1990s
Polychrome wood
Height: 51 in (130 cm)
Width: 43.75 in (111 cm)
Depth: 35.75 in (91 cm)

This sculpture has detachable wings

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Kavadi Panels -   - The Divine Eye
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a) Untitled (Ganesha)
Circa 1950s
Wood
Height: 27 in (69 cm)
Width: 17.5 in (44.5 cm)
Depth: 1.5 in (4 cm)

b) Untitled (Kartikeya)
Circa 1950s
Wood
Height: 27 in (69 cm)
Width: 17.5 in (44.5 cm)
Depth: 1.5 in (4 cm)

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Kimpurusha -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1950s
Kerala
Polychrome wood
Height: 23.25 in (59 cm)
Width: 10 in (25.5 cm)
Depth: 6 in (15.5 cm)

The lot is attached to a wooden base measuring 62.5 x 12.25 x 9.75 in (159 x 31 x 25 cm)

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Kimpurusha is a protective talisman placed along the roof of the Devi temple to ward off evil and protect the abode.

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Silver Laddu Gopal and Balakrishna -   - The Divine Eye
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a) Silver Laddu Gopal
Gross weight - 915 grams
Height: 4 in (10 cm)
Width: 4.25 in (10.5 cm)
Depth: 3 in (7.5 cm)

b) Balakrishna
Oleograph on paper
17.75 x 12.25 in (45 x 31 cm)

This work was printed at the Ravi-Varma-Press, Karla, Lonavla

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Untitled (Pichwai) -   - The Divine Eye
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Untitled (Pichwai)
Mineral and fabric colours on cloth
17.25 x 38.75 in (43.5 x 98.5 cm)

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Uma-Maheshwara -   - The Divine Eye
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Madhya Pradesh, 10th Century
Stone
Height: 38.5 in (98 cm)
Width: 22 in (56 cm)
Depth: 11.5 in (29 cm)

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Formerly in a Royal Collection, Madhya Pradesh
Private Collection, Mumbai

A large and imposing sculpture showing Shiva and Parvati seated in divine union. The figures are sensuous yet serene, with fluid posture and intricate ornamentation. Parvati is seated on Shiva’s lap with her face turning inwards...

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Fragmented Torso -   - The Divine Eye
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Shunga Dynasty
Bengal, 1st Century BC
Terracotta
Height: 4 in (10 cm)
Width: 2.5 in (6.5 cm)
Depth: 0.75 in (2 cm)

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The lot is attached to a wooden base measuring 0.5 x 2.5 x 1 in (1.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm)

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Ram -   - The Divine Eye
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Ram

Shunga Dynasty
Chandraketugarh, 2nd - 1st Century BC
Terracotta
Height: 4.25 in (11 cm)
Width: 6.75 in (17 cm)
Depth: 3.25 in (8 cm)

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Shiva -   - The Divine Eye
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Madhya Pradesh, 9th Century
Stone
Height: 14 in (36 cm)
Width: 8.25 in (21 cm)
Depth: 7.75 in (20 cm)

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The lot is attached to a wooden base measuring 4.5 x 8 x 7.75 in (11.5 x 20.5 x 20 cm)

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Formerly in the Collection of Late Pupul Jayakar, Madhya Pradesh
Private Collection, Mumbai

The matted locks flowing down the crown and the delicately engraved third eye leave no doubt about the subject of this...

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Monstrance -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1930s
Goa
Gilded copper with embellishments and glass
Height: 25.5 in (65 cm)
Width: 13.25 in (34 cm)
Depth: 7.75 in (20 cm)

The Body of Christ (host) is held as bread in the center of a monstrance and stationed in a designated space, usually the altar or chapel, which allows one to have personal, tranquil, and uninterrupted time with Jesus. The bread is later broken, dipped in wine, and shared with everyone.
Monstrances are usually elaborate in design with...

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Mother Mary and Child Jesus -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1930s
Goa
Polychrome wood
Height: 17 in (43 cm)
Width: 6.25 in (16 cm)
Depth: 6 in (15 cm)

The Indo-Portuguese style standing statue of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception holds the Child Jesus in her left arm. The face presents a pensive expression, gentle eyes and her flowing garments add to her serenity. Standing on a pedestal surrounded by cherub faces.

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Candlestands -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1930s
Goa
Polychrome teak and iron
Height: 30.25 in (77 cm) (each)
Width: 8.5 in (21.5 cm) (each)
Depth: 8 in (20.5 cm) (each)

(Set of two)

A pair of Indo-Portuguese candlestands with iron prong, used in churches across Goa. Typically made in the Rococo style of carving, these candle stands feature a three-footed base with highlights of polychrome work and traces of vegetable colour all over the stand. They are usually placed in front of the altar.

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Part of an Altar -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1940s
Goa
Polychrome wood
Height: 24.25 in (61.5 cm)
Width: 24.5 in (62.5 cm)
Depth: 11 in (28 cm)

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A carved wooden part of the Altar, a pedestal, the carving features a central winged cherub surrounded by elaborate floral or scrollwork design.

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PERIOD SILVER BOX -   - The Divine Eye
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Repousse on silver
Gross weight: 3900 grams
Height: 9.75 in (25 cm)
Width: 12.75 in (32.5 cm)
Depth: 4.25 in (11 cm)

Uttar Pradesh, Circa 1930s

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Frieze Depicting Three Seated Buddhas -   - The Divine Eye
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Pala Dynasty
Nalanda, 11th Century
Polished Basalt Stone
Height: 13.5 in (34 cm)
Width: 18.5 in (47 cm)
Depth: 5 in (13 cm)

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PROVENANCE
Formerly with an Aristocratic Private Collector, Nalanda
Private Collection, Mumbai

A captivating frieze in polished grey schist showing three Buddhas seated within their royal chambers. The central figure has an important subject – the first sermon given by Buddha on attaining...

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Thangka of Padmasambhava -   - The Divine Eye
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Tibet, Early 19th Century
Cloth
28.25 x 21.25 in (71.5 x 54 cm)

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This is a wall-mounted work which will be shipped in a roll

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Formerly in the Collection of Late Nalini and Haridas Swali
Private Collection,...

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Dhoomavati -   - The Divine Eye
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Karnataka/Kerala, 20th Century
Enamel paint on wood
Height: 65.25 in (166 cm)
Width: 20.5 in (52 cm)
Depth: 16 in (41 cm)

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This sculpture is attached to a wooden base measuring 3.75 x 17 x 17 in (9.5 x 43 x 43 cm)

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Kalkudra -   - The Divine Eye
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Karnataka/Kerala, 19th Century
Bronze
Height: 12 in (30.5 cm)
Width: 10 in (25.5 cm)
Depth: 5.25 in (13.5 cm)

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Jumadi -   - The Divine Eye
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Karnataka/Kerala, 19th Century
Bronze
Height: 15.5 in (39 cm)
Width: 11.5 in (29.5 cm)
Depth: 4 in (10 cm)

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This sculpture is attached to a wooden base measuring 18.75 x 8 x 5 in (47.5 x 20.5 x 12.5 cm)

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Gajalakshmi Panel -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1950s
Wood
Height: 14.5 in (37 cm)
Width: 43.25 in (110 cm)
Depth: 5 in (12.5 cm)

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