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Works from the Donald Friend Collection - 27 October 2013  |  Sydney

Lot 80
Figure Of A Tiger
BALI, probably late 19th century

wood carved in the form of a tiger lying down, with holes in the top of the head, and traces of black, red and white highlights

81.0 cm length



Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000


Lot sold: $4,200 (inc. BP)


Lot Details

Description

Figure Of A Tiger BALI, probably late 19th century

wood carved in the form of a tiger lying down, with holes in the top of the head, and traces of black, red and white highlights

81.0 cm length

Catalogue text

This is one of a pair of sculptures placed at the entrance to Donald Friend's house at Batujimbar.This work was probably made as a decorative sculpture for a palace household.