Description An Indian carved black stone head of a female
Gahadavala Dynasty, 12th Century
The graceful head with arched brows, bejeweled head dress, hair pulled into a chignon with flowers, against a lotus petal cylindrical support; later ebonized wood custom base.
H: 10 in. (Stone without base)
PROVENANCE:
The collection of James Coburn, Beverly Hills, California
Thence by descent
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2014
NOTE: For a very similar example, see C. Sivaramamurti, "Indian Sculpture", New Delhi, 1961, page, Number. 36
Condition Report Moderate surface wear and abrasions, scattered small chips to extremities, chip to right ear, losses to cylindrical support. Wear and chipping to stand, head does not fit snugly on stand. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Freeman's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Freeman's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Freeman's. For that reason, Freeman's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.