Large patinated bronze/ copper alloy sculpture, Shiva as Nataraja, India, depicting the Hindu deity as divine dancer, standing on Apasmara, with ring of flame surround, on integral stepped platform, approx 55"h, 49"w, 26"d 

08.29.24: In my opinion regarding LOT 1267: I note that the sculpture is presently intact, the figure securely rising from the base, with tonal variations throughout from patination and verdigris oxidation, there are some sparse, small spots throughout the figure, mostly to the upper body, that appear lighter in tone and fluoresce under UV light, and along a seam at front edge of base, these spots and seam are possibly a professional filled reinforcement, or could be original to the casting process but I am unsure, I observe varying degrees of pitting to the flames surrounding halo, and typical light surface wear such as minor nicks and abrasions commensurate with age and use, the intricacy of the design is well-preserved and of notable craftmanship

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