A SANDSTONE TORSO OF A FEMALE DEITY, ANGKOR PERIOD, BAPHUON STYLE

A SANDSTONE TORSO OF A FEMALE DEITY, ANGKOR PERIOD, BAPHUON STYLE
Khmer Empire, 11th century. Naturalistically carved with prominent breasts and her belly beautifully rounded. Wearing a long, pleated sampot tied at the front, the long central fold draping down the front, held together at the hips with a patterned belt suspending ornate tassels fastened at the front with a knot, her body richly adorned with floral jewelry.
Provenance:
From an old Belgian private collection, acquired before 1970 and thence by descent in the family. A certificate of authenticity from Asian Antiques Association of Thailand, Bangkok, signed and dated 21 October 1999, confirming the dating above, accompanies this lot.
Condition:
Good condition, commensurate with age. Expected wear, signs of weathering and erosion, encrustations, losses, chips, nicks, and scratches. Fine, naturally grown patina with beautiful rust-colored patches.
Weight: 10.6 kg (incl. stand)
Dimensions: Height 45.9 cm (incl. stand) and 34.1 cm (excl. stand)
Mounted on an associated metal stand. (2)
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie's New York, 23 March 2010, lot 274
Price: USD 37,500 or approx.
EUR 49,500
converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A sandstone torso of Uma, Khmer, Angkor period, Baphuon style, 11th century
Expert remark: Compare the related belt with similar decorations and the finely pleated sampot. Note the smaller size (28 cm).