India
19th century
Hardstone
Length 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm), Height 4 5/8 in (11.7 cm)
Provenance: London trade
This Indian hardstone bear carving is worked in a compact standing form, with a textured surface used to define the animal's coat and weight. The figure has a direct profile and solid base, giving it the character of a small sculptural object rather than a decorative fragment. The controlled naturalism of the carving reflects a tradition of animal sculpture in Indian hardstone that spans several centuries.
The choice of hardstone and the quality of surface treatment place this piece within the category of refined decorative objects produced for collectors and connoisseurs. Animal carvings of this type, worked in compact form with careful attention to texture and proportion, were produced across northern India during the nineteenth century for both domestic and export markets. The London trade provenance is consistent with the movement of such pieces through major dealers in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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India
19th century
Hardstone
Length 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm), Height 4 5/8 in (11.7 cm)
Provenance: London trade
This Indian hardstone bear carving is worked in a compact standing form, with a textured surface used to define the animal's coat and weight. The figure has a direct profile and solid base, giving it the character of a small sculptural object rather than a decorative fragment. The controlled naturalism of the carving reflects a tradition of animal sculpture in Indian hardstone that spans several centuries.
The choice of hardstone and the quality of surface treatment place this piece within the category of refined decorative objects produced for collectors and connoisseurs. Animal carvings of this type, worked in compact form with careful attention to texture and proportion, were produced across northern India during the nineteenth century for both domestic and export markets. The London trade provenance is consistent with the movement of such pieces through major dealers in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
