Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting a Hindu Deity

An antique Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a smiling woman. Born in the Western portion of India in the state of Gujarat, this exquisite hand carved temple sculpture features a smiling woman, depicted both in a frontal position while her legs are carved in profile. Topped with a delicate headdress and wearing nice clothes and jewelry, the woman exudes an undeniable air of serenity, her head slightly tilted to the side. Charming our eyes with its nicely weathered appearance and nice proportions, this early 20th century Indian temple carving...

An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a mother and her child with nicely weathered patina. Crafted in the Western portion of India, in the culturally rich state of Gujarat, this early 20th-century hand-carved temple sculpture captures the tender bond between a mother and her child. The mother, adorned with a delicate headdress and detailed clothing and jewelry, stands in a dignified, frontal position. Her small child, clinging affectionately to her flank and grasping her dress, turns his head back towards us, a big smile illuminating his face. This heartwarming scene is beautifully rendered with a keen attention to detail, showcasing the artisan's skill and devotion. The sculpture's nicely weathered patina, along with traces of polychrome, lends it an air of antiquity and authenticity. The piece's unfinished back hints at its original architectural context, meant to be viewed from the front as it adorned a sacred space. Ideal for a variety of settings, this temple carving will enliven any wall, bringing a touch of historical and cultural depth to your home. Its charming depiction of maternal love, combined with its rich textures and colors, makes it a captivating focal point. Whether displayed in a living room, hallway, or study, this early 20th-century Indian temple carving...

An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a woman and a feline. Born in the Western portion of India in the state of Gujarat, this exquisite hand carved temple sculpture features a woman and her feline companion. Topped with a delicate headdress and wearing nice clothes and jewelry, the woman is depicted in a frontal position, her head slightly tilted to the side. She is holding a small musical instrument and is accompanied by a stylized feline. Charming our eyes with its nicely weathered appearance, traces of polychrome and nice proportions, this early 20th century Indian temple carving...

An antique hand carved Indian architectural carving from Gujarat from the early 20th century, depicting a mythological guardian lion. Born in the Western portion of India in the stat...

An antique Indian polychrome and hand carved wooden sculpture from the early 20th century, depicting a celestial musician playing an instrument. This captivating wooden sculpture bea...

An Indian vintage Nandi bull sculpture from the mid 20th century, with carved motifs and dark patina. Created in India during the mid 20th century, this car...

A beautiful small bronze Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu praying deity figure on a wood stand. This piece has a wonderful feel and presence to it. From an extensive private Los Angeles collection...

17-18h century sandstone sculpture depicting a hindu sacred cow. From hindu temple in India or Burma. In untouched and in original condition. India or Burma, 1600-1700.

A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns. These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...

A very rare statue of the Tibetan/Hindu Buddha Indra. Indra is the King of Gods who possesses mighty power to destroy evil and deception. He is the most i...

Vintage Indian wooden printing block mounted as Art. Wood block print used to hand print textile. Hand chiseled by specialized ...

Indian carved marble fragment of a deity showing the feet and the remaining portion of the draped robe. Early 20th century.