KHMER BRONZE STATUE OF A STANDING FEMALE "APSARA" ANGKOR WAT STYLE. CIRCA:1800's

Description

SIAM GALLERY Co.
INVESTMENT LEVEL ANTIQUITIES, COLLECTIBLES, AND DECORATIVE ART
BURMA. CAMBODIA. CHINA. INDIA. INDONESIA. JAPAN. LANKA. LAO. THAILAND. TIBET.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
INVENTORY SALE - PRICE REDUCED FROM - ,199.99 - GREAT VALUE
Title:
Khmer Bronze Statue of a Female Celestial Maiden 'Nang Apsara'. Cambodia. Circa: Mid 1800's.
Description:
An exquiste Bronze statue of a young Celestial Maiden 'Apsara', the female spirit of the clouds and water, a divine courtesan in the courts of Angkorian Monarchs. As an important motif in Khmer mythology, she was sent to earth by the god Indra to seduce demons and ascetics. The image is constructed of 90% Copper and 10% Tin, quite heavy, poured partially solid with a sandy-clay core. The statue measures 11.25 inches (28.58cm) in height.
The goddess stands poise as a naked figure of sensuous attitude, appearing promiscuous, while expressly displaying charm and grace with a well defined figure of harmonious proportion, a naked upper body partially covered by a jeweled necklace, and hips covered with a long stylized sampot worn low at the waist and embellished with a large rosette at the front, draped with a central panel. She is presented standing on a small plinth, while holding attributes in both hands - long stem lotus buds. Her face appears youthful, characterized by a seductive expression, with incised narrow almond-shaped eyes, ridged eyebrows connect above a prominent nose, nicely detailed wide lips bearing an insipid smile, and elongated earlobes accented by Angkorian style earring pendants frame her face. Her hair is arranged in finely braided strands woven into two parts, forming a stylized headdress rising to a five-point floral finial. She is further adorned with lovely jeweled necklaces draped with a hanging pendant, bracelets on her arms and ankelets on her legs.
XXX
The female figure has a smooth naturally aged dark brown patina lightly peppered in mottled variations of green malachite, shows even wear on the entire piece, with weathering consistent with age. This skillfully executed image of a Cambodia Devi, is a superb example of the Khmer culture and its dynamic artistry. Its creator has modeled a gracious interpretation of the divine iconic goddess in human form, with lively imagination and conviction.
Origin:
xxxxxxxxx
Temple district, northern Cambodia.
Period:
xxxxxxxx
Circa: mid 1800's.
Composition:
xx
Bronze Alloy, aged patina w/ traces of malachite oxidation.
Dimensions:
xxx
Height: 11.25 inches (28.58cm).
Observation:
xxx
Excellent Condition, with the exception of an old repair at the lower garment, and with minor chips, dings, & casting flaws. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.
Remarks:
OLD REPAIR TO THE FIGURE'S LOWER GARMENT (see Photos)
.
Shipping:
Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government.
Shipping Calculations:
Cost of shipping is determined by the weight of the packaged item, plus the cost of the packing supplies, plus the registration & export license fees (applicable on all religious artifacts). Please keep in mind that Ebay and Paypal take a combined commission fee of almost 15 percent, automatically deducted from the shipping charges, which we have offset in the shipping total. We do not profit on shipping fees and do our best to arrive at the most accurate and fair price for all parties involved.
NOTE: Being a religious artifact, a permit will need to be obtained from the Archaeological Department of Fine Arts, certifying this article is allowed to leave the country of Thailand. Expect a one week delay in shipping.
Terms:
Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser.
Guarantee:
100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed - We are extremely confident that all items presented from our collection are genuine antiques. In the event the authenticity of an artifact is disputed, please contact us immediately. We will refund the respective purchase price, less a 10% (ten percent) re-stocking fee, provided that the item is returned in the original condition, and at the customers expense, together with copies of the respective receipt (s) and supporting evidence from a suitable qualified authority, certifying that the item we have sent you is not antique. Siam Gallery Co. reserves the right to contest a customers assessment in the event that proof is available to support the pieces authenticity. Please e-mail us with your questions and bid with confidence.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR GALLERY OF FINE ART.
(c) SIAMGALLERYCO - All Rights Reserved.
COPYING THIS PAGE AND ALL ITS CONTENTS IS FRAUDULENT AND VIOLATES EBAY POLICY AND WILL BE REPORTED.
Track Page Views With
Auctiva's FREE Counter