Burma (Myanmar): a ‘celestial’ dancer (‘Apsara’), riding on a white elephant.
A three-dimensional sculpture made of hard wood (probably teak). It depicts a ‘celestial’ dancer, an ‘Apsara’ (a mythical being, part human, part divine) in a dance posture, as she rides on her (originally white) elephant. The elephant has its head turned towards her. The ‘Apsara’ displays a tall winged crown, court robes and jewellery. The reverse side of the sculpture is flat and smooth. It is a very charming piece, with some age related cracks and colour scuffing, especially in the white of the elephant. Otherwise there is no significant damage.
Height: 82 cm; width: c. 36 cm.
Between c. 1900 and the first third of the 20th century. (ME)
Provenance:
Private collection, Vienna.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
20.02.2017 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 1,375.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 450.-
Burma (Myanmar): a ‘celestial’ dancer (‘Apsara’), riding on a white elephant.
A three-dimensional sculpture made of hard wood (probably teak). It depicts a ‘celestial’ dancer, an ‘Apsara’ (a mythical being, part human, part divine) in a dance posture, as she rides on her (originally white) elephant. The elephant has its head turned towards her. The ‘Apsara’ displays a tall winged crown, court robes and jewellery. The reverse side of the sculpture is flat and smooth. It is a very charming piece, with some age related cracks and colour scuffing, especially in the white of the elephant. Otherwise there is no significant damage.
Height: 82 cm; width: c. 36 cm.
Between c. 1900 and the first third of the 20th century. (ME)
Provenance:
Private collection, Vienna.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 20.02.2017 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 11.02. - 20.02.2017 |
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