25th May, 2024 10:00

Fine International Art Auction No 20

 
Lot 232
 
Lot 232 - STANDING SITA

232

STANDING SITA

Bronze

India 1950's

Dimensions: Height 21 cm Wide 8 cm Depth 6 cm without base

Weight: 1683 grams with base

Sita is the wife of Rama and an avatar of Lakshmi.

This statue shows her elegance and beauty.

She is standing with her right leg slightly lifted from her wooden plateau sandal,

her body turned towards her right from her waist, a coquettish movement.

Dressed in a striped garment fastened around her hip by an elaborately designed belt with garlands.

Her body is adorned with beaded jewellery and necklaces.

Both her hands are forming mudras, one hand is raised at chest height, the other beside her waist.

Her long hair is tied to a knot at the back, head jewellery adorns her face, elongated earlobes with large holes and beads in them.

Strong oval face ,large features and distinct eyebrows, eyes and smile create a seductive glance.

Sold for €476