Lot 73

Indian Grey Granite Figure of Nandi

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

25 x 39 3/4 x 19 1/2 in.

Note: Nandi represents the gate guardian deity of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. Nandi is usually depicted as a bull, which also serves as the mount to Shiva. Most Shiva temples display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine.

Condition

Old repair to the middle of the figure and the ears. Age crack along the hind quarters. Minor scuffing and chips along the base.