India, late 19th century, ivory subject representing... Lot 78

India, late 19th century, ivory subject representing Krishna Venugopala, the "flute player", standing, leaning on the right leg, the left one slightly bent, the deity with long hair waving in the back, dressed in a dhoti and a cape and adorned with a large flower necklace. (Missing the flute and the lower part of the legs and the cape, as well as part of the bun). H. 10,2 cm. Provenance : Sotheby's Paris, 18 December 2012, lot 77. Expert: Cabinet ANSAS & PAPILLON