Lot 58

18th C. Indian Marble Devotional Deity Figure

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18th C. Indian Marble Devotional Deity Figure

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Starting Bid: $500

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October 2, 2025 8:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
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Louisville, CO, US


Description:

Central Asia, India / Tibet, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A carved marble figure seated cross-legged upon a tiered pedestal, shown with hands clasped together before the chest in a gesture of reverence or devotion. The figure wears a simple headdress and displays softly modeled features, with remnants of surface deposits and earthen hues from age. The front of the base bears a faint low-relief form that may represent an animal, though worn and indistinct. The exact cultural or religious context of this figure remains uncertain; its posture and gesture are consistent with devotional statuary found across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions of the region. Size: 6.25" W x 12.2" H (15.9 cm x 31 cm)

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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  • Condition: Old loss to hands and front of headdress. Softening to finer details. Mineral encrustations, especially on the pedestal and recessed areas.

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