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Lot 286 · 20th Century Decorative Art & Design

Benares

Ram Kumar

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Estimate
$15,000–$20,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — 20th Century Decorative Art & Design, London · 19 September 2002
Record ID
TB-2026-6112112
Record
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Ram Kumar, Benares. Christie's, 19 Sep 2002, lot 286. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6112112.

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From the same sale 20th Century Decorative Art & Design · Sep 2002

LotArtistEstimateResult
Gandhara, 2Nd/3Rd Century A Gray Schist Frieze of Buddha and the Elephant Nalagiri $1,000–$1,500
Gandhara, 2Nd/3Rd Century A Gray Schist Frieze of the 'Great Departure' $1,200–$1,800
Gandhara, Circa 2Nd Century A Gray Schist Head of Buddha $2,500–$3,500
India, Mathura, 2Nd/3Rd Century A Small Head of Buddha $4,000–$6,000
Tibet, 16Th/17Th Century A Gilt Bronze Figure of Rigdzen Chenpo Wangpo $5,000–$7,000
India, Maharastra, 18Th/19Th Century A Brass Linga in Head-Form with Topknot $3,000–$5,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Ram Kumar Untitled $18,900 Christie's, Mar 2024
Ram Kumar Untitled (Set of 2) Sotheby's, Sep 2025
Ram Kumar untitled Sotheby's, May 2008
Ram Kumar ram kumar | untitled (varanasi) Sotheby's, Jun 2019
Ram Kumar Untitled (Set of Two) Sotheby's, Mar 2022
Ram Kumar ram kumar | untitled Sotheby's, Sep 2019
Ram Kumar Untitled Sotheby's, May 2007
Ram Kumar Banaras Christie's, Apr 2001

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