Works from the Donald Friend Collection - 27 October 2013 | Sydney
Lot 53
Pair Of Standing Female Figures
POSSIBLY JAVA
wood with traces of red paint
60.0 cm and 57.5 cm height
Estimate:
$5,000 - 10,000 (2)
Lot sold: $6,000 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Pair Of Standing Female Figures POSSIBLY JAVA
wood with traces of red paint
60.0 cm and 57.5 cm height
Catalogue text
Both figures have elongated bodies and limbs, long fingers, and ear plugs (subeng). One figure has a crown headdress and the other figure that of a priest. The figures currently stand on a wooden base made by Attilio however a hook or wooden peg slot is carved into the top of their heads.