BALI, probably late 19th century
80
FIGURE OF A TIGER
BALI, probably late 19th century
wood carved in the form of a tiger lying down, with holes in the top of the head, and traces of black, red and white highlights
81.0 cm length
Estimate:
$2,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 31 - 27 October 2013, Sydney
Catalogue text
This is one of a pair of sculptures placed at the entrance to Donald Friend's house at Batujimbar.This work was probably made as a decorative sculpture for a palace household.