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Khmer Empire, 10th-12th century. The Preserver of the Universe standing in samapada on a rectangular base, holding the conch in his one remaining hand, wearing a short pleated sampot, tied at the front below the navel with the folds splayed across the left thigh and secured with a butterfly sash at the back, the extra material folding over at the waist. The serene face sensitively modeled with neatly incised details, such as the almond-shaped eyes, full lips, and wavy mustache. The hair piled up into an elaborate conical chignon secured by a foliate tiara.
Provenance: The collection of Beowulf Klebert. An Austrian private collection, acquired from the above circa 1980 and thence by descent in the same family. Beowulf K. Klebert (1948-2008) was a noted Austrian collector of Asian sculpture and works of art as well a respected contributor to Arts of Asia magazine. He was known for his scholarly expertise and extensive travels through all of Asia.
Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, signs of weathering and erosion, losses, nicks, scratches, structural cracks, expected old repairs. The stone with a fine, naturally grown, smooth patina overall.
Scientific Analysis Report: An Expert Report from Antiques Analytics – Institute of Scientific Authenticity Testing, test report number AA 21-03064, dated 5 May 2022, written and signed by Dr. R. Neunteufel, analyzing the surface alterations after examination by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and element analysis with attached energy-dispersed X-ray micro element analyzer (EDX), concludes that the observed surface alterations are not in contradiction with the dating above. A copy of the report accompanies this lot.
Dimensions: Height 207 cm (incl. base)
With an associated wood base. (2)
Literature comparison:
Compare a closely related sandstone figure of Vishnu, dated to the 12th century, in the Tokyo National Museum, collection reference no. TC-382. Compare a related sandstone figure of Vishnu, dated c. 1050, 105.4 cm high, in the Norton Simon Museum, accession number M.2004.1.S. Compare a related sandstone figure of Vishnu, dated to the 11th century, 104.1 cm high, formerly in the collection of John D. Rockefeller and now in the Asia Society Museum, New York, object number 1979.064.
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s Paris, 11 December 2013, lot 342
Price: EUR 121,500 or approx. EUR 144,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A rare and important sandstone figure of Vishnu, Cambodia, Khmer, Pre-Rup style, mid-10th century
Expert remark: Compare the related modeling and manner of carving. Note the much smaller size (121 cm).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s Paris, 7 June 2011, lot 385
Price: EUR 145,000 or approx. EUR 178,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An important sandstone torso of a male deity, Cambodia, Khmer, Baphuon style, 11th century
Expert remark: Compare the related modeling and manner of carving. Note the much smaller size (130 cm).
Khmer Empire, 10th-12th century. The Preserver of the Universe standing in samapada on a rectangular base, holding the conch in his one remaining hand, wearing a short pleated sampot, tied at the front below the navel with the folds splayed across the left thigh and secured with a butterfly sash at the back, the extra material folding over at the waist. The serene face sensitively modeled with neatly incised details, such as the almond-shaped eyes, full lips, and wavy mustache. The hair piled up into an elaborate conical chignon secured by a foliate tiara.
Provenance: The collection of Beowulf Klebert. An Austrian private collection, acquired from the above circa 1980 and thence by descent in the same family. Beowulf K. Klebert (1948-2008) was a noted Austrian collector of Asian sculpture and works of art as well a respected contributor to Arts of Asia magazine. He was known for his scholarly expertise and extensive travels through all of Asia.
Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, signs of weathering and erosion, losses, nicks, scratches, structural cracks, expected old repairs. The stone with a fine, naturally grown, smooth patina overall.
Scientific Analysis Report: An Expert Report from Antiques Analytics – Institute of Scientific Authenticity Testing, test report number AA 21-03064, dated 5 May 2022, written and signed by Dr. R. Neunteufel, analyzing the surface alterations after examination by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and element analysis with attached energy-dispersed X-ray micro element analyzer (EDX), concludes that the observed surface alterations are not in contradiction with the dating above. A copy of the report accompanies this lot.
Dimensions: Height 207 cm (incl. base)
With an associated wood base. (2)
Literature comparison:
Compare a closely related sandstone figure of Vishnu, dated to the 12th century, in the Tokyo National Museum, collection reference no. TC-382. Compare a related sandstone figure of Vishnu, dated c. 1050, 105.4 cm high, in the Norton Simon Museum, accession number M.2004.1.S. Compare a related sandstone figure of Vishnu, dated to the 11th century, 104.1 cm high, formerly in the collection of John D. Rockefeller and now in the Asia Society Museum, New York, object number 1979.064.
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s Paris, 11 December 2013, lot 342
Price: EUR 121,500 or approx. EUR 144,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A rare and important sandstone figure of Vishnu, Cambodia, Khmer, Pre-Rup style, mid-10th century
Expert remark: Compare the related modeling and manner of carving. Note the much smaller size (121 cm).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s Paris, 7 June 2011, lot 385
Price: EUR 145,000 or approx. EUR 178,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An important sandstone torso of a male deity, Cambodia, Khmer, Baphuon style, 11th century
Expert remark: Compare the related modeling and manner of carving. Note the much smaller size (130 cm).
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