An Indian Chola-style Saint Sambandar bronze sculpture
19th century or earlier; Swamimalai,Tamil Nadu, India
Appears unmarked
The lost-wax cast bronze sculpture likely depicting one of the Tamil Shaiva Bhakti saints, Saint Sambandar, as a youth with cymbals in hand, nude apart from ample jewelry and a waist garment adored with copious bells
20.5" H x 7.5" W x D
Provenance: The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost

Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit non-profit organizations and educational institutions.

Overall good condition with minor scuffs and darkening/oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.