A SANDSTONE HEAD OF VISHNU, ANGKOR PERIOD, 10TH-12TH... Lot n° 345

A SANDSTONE HEAD OF VISHNU, ANGKOR PERIOD, 10TH-12TH CENTURY Khmer Empire. Superbly carved, the serene face with full lips and almond-shaped eyes with incised pupils, beneath gently curving brows, flanked by long pendulous earlobes, the hair in braided rows rising to a tiered chignon secured by a foliate tiara. Provenance: Giafferi Auctions, 16 December 2014. RD collection, Paris, France, acquired from the above. A copy of the auction announcement from Giafferi Auctions, with an image of the present lot as one of the highlights, accompanies the present lot. Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive weathering, some wear, losses, nicks, encrustations, and a fine natural patina overall. Weight; 6,357 g (incl. stand) Dimensions: Height 27.8 cm (excl. stand), 37.5 cm (incl. stand) Mounted on an associated wood stand. (2) Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 20 March 2009, lot 1426 Price: USD 13,750 or approx. EUR 19,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A sandstone head of a Dvarapala, Khmer, Angkor period, 11th/12th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related manner of carving with similar facial features, expression, and ornate crown. Note the similar size (24 cm).