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• Auction House:
  Deutscher and Hackett
• Sale Name:
  Works from the Donald Friend Collection - The Property of Attilio Guarrancino, Melbourne
• Sale Date:
  27 Oct 2013 ~ 2pm
• Lot #:
  72
• Lot Description:
  Demonic Animal Guardian Figure
  Bali
  wood with traces of red paint and gilt highlights
  26.5 cm height
• Notes:
  Related Works: Stone sendi from Pura Kehen, Bangli, with same iconography, in Ramseyer, U., The Art and Culture of Bali, Oxford University Press, New York, 1977, cat. 152 Possibly an architectural feature or part of a larger piece as a guardian figure. The rampant posture with both front paws raised, bulging eyes and exhibition of the genitals is designed to ward off evil influences.
• Estimate:
  A$1,500 - 2,500
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Miscellaneous

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