Georges Halphen Collection

Lot 49. A sandstone head of a male divinity, Champa (Vietnam), My-Son A 1 style, 10th century; 30cm (11 3/4in) high (2). Sold for €4,462.50 (Estimate € 2,000-3,000). Photo Fabrice Gousset. Carved with a high tiara with two rows of large lotus petals, the tips turned towards the top and ends with a large lotus bud opening at the top. The facial features are are worn but still discernible with high arching brows, prominent triangular nose and broad fleshy lips. Provenance: Georges Halphen... [Lire la suite]

Lot 48. A sandstone head of a female deity, Champa (Vietnam), My-Son A 1 style, 10th century; 30cm (11 3/4in) high (2). Sold for €4,845 (Estimate € 2,000-3,000). Photo Fabrice Gousset. Carved with a high tiara with two rows of large lotus petals, the tips turned towards the top and ends with a large lotus bud opening at the top. The facial features are are worn but still discernible with high arching brows, prominent triangular nose and broad fleshy lips, stand. Provenance: Georges Halphen... [Lire la suite]