A few examples of appraisal values for
BRAHMA

• A HINDU BRONZE SCULPTURE Likely
  A HINDU BRONZE SCULPTURE Likely Cambodian or Vietnamese, the figure has eight heads, four-sided head topped with two more double sided heads, and ten arms that radiate outwards from the body holding ten different attributes, the figure may represent one of the three trinity figures of Hinduism: Brahma, Vishnu, or Shiva. It could also reflect the fusion of these three figures as one, comes together with custom stand.
• LARGE LONGHORN STEER TROPHY RACK
  LARGE LONGHORN STEER TROPHY RACK HORNS, 47.75"LLarge longhorn steer trophy rack, the center wrapped in tooled leather with depiction of Brahman bull, approx 47.75"l, 5.25lbs
• TEDDY MILLINGTON-DRAKE (1932-1994):
  TEDDY MILLINGTON-DRAKE (1932-1994): VIEW FROM THE TEMPLE, GUIALIOR; AND VIEW FROM BRAHMA TEMPLETwo watercolor and pencil on paper, 1981, both signed and dated at bottom, one titled, with labels from Stephen Mazoh & Co., NY. 22 x 15 in. (sheet), 28 x 21 in. (frame), 16 x 19 1/2 in. (sheet), 21 x 25 1/2 in. (frame). Condition Both apparently in very good condition. Not examined out of frame.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• Rajasthan School, Brahma and His
  Rajasthan School, Brahma and His Vehicle Goose Hamsa, 19th Century Gouache on paper; framed sight 3.5 x 3 in — 8.8 x 7.6 cm
• Bundi School, Brahma and a
  Bundi School, Brahma and a Prince, 18th Century Colour on paper; framed 10.2 x 7.3 in — 26 x 18.5 cm
• COLLECTION OF SILVER MINIATURE
  COLLECTION OF SILVER MINIATURE ANIMALS Ranging from 2 ¾" to½" Including three swans, one rhinoceros, one pelican, two large dogs, one tiny dog, two bulls, one giraffe, one brahma bull, two camels, one armadillo and one rodent. Each has a stamped mark. Marked inside the leg of a camel with "Matticoli", some with "Mod Dep" (copyright) and "925". Overall weight 350 grams.
• AN INDIAN VINTAGE FABRIC BRAHMA
  AN INDIAN VINTAGE FABRIC BRAHMA BULL An Indian vintage fabric Brahma bull, 16"h
• Indian Carved Diorite Figure,
  Indian Carved Diorite Figure, second quarter 18th century, depicting a Brahma cow, now mounted on a custom oblong steel display stand, the legs and horns broken off, h. 8-1/2\", w. 4\".
• INDIAN KANGRA MINIATURE PAINTING OF
  INDIAN KANGRA MINIATURE PAINTING OF A SUBRAHMANYA Indian Kangra miniature painting of a Subrahmanya, son of Shiva, as a seated young Guru God in Anjana chakra, guiding on how to turn negative urges into enlightenment, accompanied by his brother of Ganesha in his guise as an elephant, seated ox and tiger, at dawn, with trees in the horizon, one with a symbolic peacock, watercolor/gouache on paper, overall 14.5"h x 10.25"w Provenance: Collection from Western Canada, passed through family descent, dating from early 20th century. watercolor on paper, overall 9.75"h x 11.25"w, Provenance: From a Sikh collector who emigrated to North America during the 1950s, and the paintings have descended in the family to present day
• INDIAN MANOI MINIATURE PAINTING
  INDIAN MANOI MINIATURE PAINTING OF A SEATED SIX HEADED KARTIKEYA OR SUBRAHMANYA Indian Manoi miniature painting of a seated six headed Kartikeya or Subrahmanya, son of Shiva, with his brother of Ganesha and other animals, a green hilly landscape in the horizon, watercolor/gouache on paper, overall 14.5"h x 10.25"w, Provenance: From a Sikh collector who emigrated to North America in the 1950s and the paintings have descended in the family to present day
• HEAD CLOTH, INDIA, EARLY 20TH
  HEAD CLOTH, INDIA, EARLY 20TH C.Head Cloth, India, Early 20th C. Small hanging or cover with a mandala-like arrangement of images of the gods arranged in a circle around a seated Brahma. Worked in silk satin stitch embroidery on cotton tabby cloth. Size: 36'' x 36'' (91 x 91 cm). Provenance: The Roger Hollander Collection of Indian Mainland Textiles. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• ABRAHMAN WEINBAUM(Polish,
  ABRAHMAN WEINBAUM(Polish, 1890-1943) Seafood Still Life, signed lower right "AWeinbaum 1933", gouache on paper, 18 x 22-1/4 in.; wood frame, 26-1/2 x 30-3/4 in., Provenance: Private Florida Collection Condition: laid on card, taped to mat at edges; frame with minimal wear
• 8TH C. INDIAN PALA STONE RELIEF
  8TH C. INDIAN PALA STONE RELIEF OF VISHNUSouth Asia, India, region of Bengal, Pala Empire, ca. 8th to 12th centuries CE. A beautiful relief and openwork carved stone plaque depicting the Hindu deity Vishnu. The god stands upon a deep shelf-like base, with diminutive pillars flanking his legs, likely representing simplified figures of devotees. He is depicted holding his traditional attributes in his 4 arms that help identify his character - although rendered with reduced details, one familiar with Vishnu and his implements can identify each: in his lower left hand is a conch shell, a mace in his right hand, the chakra or discus in his upper-left hand, and his forward-right hand is raised in a mudra gesture. Vishnu wears his characteristic conical headdress and a calf length skirt, while his visage is delineated with strong stylized features. Vishnu's head is framed by an aureole incised into the surrounding panel. Size: 2.3" L x 0.65" W x 4.375" H (5.8 cm x 1.7 cm x 11.1 cm) Vishnu is a blue-skinned, four-armed deity central to Hinduism: the protector and preserver of the world to Brahma's creator and Shiva's destroyer. Temples in Pala were built of brick, with carved stone images like this one were often set into wall niches. The Pala Empire was the last major Buddhist power in India, although their sculptural art, as here, often includes Hindu elements and iconography. They are well known for their sculpture, which was influenced by the Gupta period, and in turn influenced artwork in Tibet, Nepal, and Southeast Asia. Provenance: ex-private Toluca Lake, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #164411 Condition: Surface abrasions and chips to base and nicks to high pointed areas, such as nose, hands, and attributes, otherwise intact. Some softening of details. Earthen and mineral deposits within recessed areas.
• 12TH C. KHMER SANDSTONE BRAHMA HEAD
  12TH C. KHMER SANDSTONE BRAHMA HEAD (4 FACES)**First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Khmer Empire, 12th to 13th century CE. A beautiful red sandstone sculpture of the deity, Brahma, carved to be viewed in the round with 4 faces encircling the conical mukuta headdress. He can be shown as multi-headed with sometimes 3 or 4 heads. These four faces are positioned to view all cardinal directions as a symbol of his omnipotence, and represent sacred knowledge from the 4 Vedas. Brahma is regarded as the creator of the world. Although a major god and highly regarded in Southeast Asia, he did not gain a wide cult worship and few temples are dedicated to Brahma, but statues and images of this god are often incorporated into architecture and art when depicting other Hindu gods. Brahma coexists alongside Buddhist practices and is regarded as protective god of a heavenly realm. Worshippers believe that each side offers a different blessing and generally leave an offering in front of each face. Size: 6" Diameter x 11" H (15.2 cm x 27.9 cm); 16.5" H (41.9 cm) on included custom Khmer art shifted away from Indian styles in the 7th century CE to encompass its own framework; one example of this seen here is that this statue is carved in the round, rather than as a relief on a stela, which was common with Indian and Javanese Hindu and Buddhist sculptures that previously influenced Cambodian art. From this, we can infer that Khmer sculptors would have desired their artwork to be viewed from all sides, and thus placed in the center of temples rather than against a wall. The famous Khmer temple, Bayon, built in the late 12th to 13th century in Angkor Thom, Cambodia, has distinctive 4-sided towers each carved with the face of Brahma - similar in style to this sandstone carving. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Provenance: private Hawaii collection; ex-Sylvia and Philip Chaplain Collection, New Hampshire, USA. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #177465 Condition: Fragment of a larger piece as shown. Surface weathering and chips and abrasions to high pointed areas, headdress and noses. Overall great condition. Mounted on a custom base, and corners attached to the head are chipped.
• 19TH C. INDIAN TAMIL NADU GOLD
  19TH C. INDIAN TAMIL NADU GOLD THALI DOWRY PENDANTSouth Asia, southern India, Tamil Nadu and Keralal region, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely high-quality gold 84.07% (equivalent to 20K+) Thali pendant with a brass rim inserted into the suspension hole lip and strung on a modern cord as a wearable necklace. Thalis were presented by the parents of the bride or by the groom during the wedding and the gold became part of the bride's dowry and personal wealth. The design and style of the pendant indicated the caste or community the couple belonged to - the gold indicating a wealthy merchant class, and the pendant was believed to ensure fertility and protection. The word thali (tali) comes from the name of a palm tree, (talipot palm, Corypha umbraculifera), which the pointed ends on this pendant may resemble - and the 3 points also invoke the Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Size of pendant: 1.5" L x 0.75" W (3.8 cm x 1.9 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); gold quality: 84.07% (equivalent to 20K+); weight: 10.3 grams Provenance: private Boynton Beach, Florida, USA collection; ex-Sue Ollemans collection, London, UK All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #178606 Condition: Pendant is in excellent condition with minor indentations and abrasions near suspension hole. Areas of black patina. Strung on a modern cord as a wearable necklace. Overall excellent condition.
• RARE 17TH C. KHMER POST-ANGKOR HEAD
  RARE 17TH C. KHMER POST-ANGKOR HEAD OF BRAHMASoutheast Asia, Cambodia, Post-Angkor period, ca. 17th century CE. A fabulous sandstone head of Brahma, the Hindu god associated with creation and knowledge, depicted with 4 faces representing the 4 Vedas, each pointed in a different cardinal direction. Crowned by a towering chignon incised with a lotus flower at the top, each visage presents generously-lidded eyes beneath a fine brow line, full lips gently turned up at the corners, and elongated ears adorned with heavy jewelry. Each displaying a subtle variation of expression, the faces appear quite content as they gaze outwards at the world they have created. After the decline of the Khmer empire, stone art production and monumental temple building became almost non-existent making this Post-Angkor head of Brahma a very rare example! Size: 7.8" W x 9.1" H (19.8 cm x 23.1 cm); 14.8" H (37.6 cm) on included custom stand. Brahma is one of the three principle deities of the Hindu pantheon comprised of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Together these gods respectively represent the creative, preservative, and destructive energies. Brahma, who is regarded as the master of the universe, was the primeval male god who created the world and all forms of life. Provenance: private Loveland, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Paris collection, 1996 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #177684 Condition: Fragment of a larger piece with expected chips, nicks, and abrasions to surface, but otherwise in very nice condition with good preservation of detail.
• 9TH C. INDIAN STONE TEMPLE PANEL
  9TH C. INDIAN STONE TEMPLE PANEL TRIMURTI & CONSORTSSouth Asia, India, Middle Kingdom period, ca. 900 to 1200 CE. A high relief stone panel carving of the Brahmanical Triad, flanked by a female consort, possibly Saraswati, and smaller celestial attendants. The Brahmanical triad or Trimurti - the Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva- are the sacred trinity representing the supreme deity of Hinduism - in which Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer/transformer are personified as a holy triad. Here the three faces are visible, one facing front and two in profile, framed by a lotus or rosette halo, and the four arms hold attributes of prayer beads and lotus flowers. This panel was once part of a temple or shrine and is wonderfully preserved with beautiful artistry! Size: 21" L x 5" W x 19.5" H (53.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 49.5 cm); 22.5" H (57.2 cm) on included custom stand. The Trimurti, meaning 3 forms, is considered the trinity of supreme divinity in Hinduism, in which the cosmic functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction are personified as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, respectively. Starting in the 8th century CE, Hindus dedicated temples to the Trimurti - the most famous include the Baroli Trimurti Temple, the Elephanta Caves, the Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Temple, the Prambanan Trimurti Temple, Savadi Trimurti Temple, and Thripaya Trimurti Temple. This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding. Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179506 Condition: Panel is fragment of a larger piece. Upper righthand corner piece is reattached, break is visible on the verso and does not affect overall presentation. Old losses and abrasions, especially to high pointed areas- losses to noses, headdresses, feet, and hands on figures. Minor more recent chips. Softening to finer details, weathering commensurate with age and exposure. Overall excellent.
• BRONZE FIGURE OF BRAHMABRONZE
  BRONZE FIGURE OF BRAHMABRONZE FIGURE OF BRAHMA East Asian, 19th century, bronze. Brahma with four faces, hand in Dhyana for meditation and seated on lotus pedestal. 8 in. (20.3 cm.) Condition: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Reference to condition written, oral or within a condition report shall not be regarded as a full account of condition and may not include all defects, alterations, or restorations. Absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is flawless or lacking imperfections or damage. Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Returns shall not be accepted on the basis of condition.
• BRONZE FIGURE OF THE HINDU GOD OF
  BRONZE FIGURE OF THE HINDU GOD OF WAR SOUTHERN INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY multi-armed and multi-headed, standing on a square low plinth with a peacock at his feet, each hand holding a symbolic war element(1)60cm highProvenance: Purchased at auction in Sri Lanka in 1973 by the present vendor's familyNote: Karttikeya, also known as Skanda, Subrahmanya, Shanmukha, Murugan, and Seyyon is the Hindu god of war. He is the son of Parvati and Shiva, the brother of Ganesha and a god whose legends have many versions in Hinduism. Karttikeya has been an important deity in the Indian subcontinent since ancient times, worshipped as Mahasena and Kumara in North India and is predominantly worshipped in the state of Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia and Mauritius by Tamils as Murugan.
• INDIAN CARVED WOOD TEMPLE
  INDIAN CARVED WOOD TEMPLE FRAGMENT Antique Indian wood trimurti carving depicting Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and consorts. 17.5" H x 10" W x 4.5" D.
• TIBETAN GILT METAL FIGURE OF BRAHMA
  TIBETAN GILT METAL FIGURE OF BRAHMA THE CREATOR 20th c., gilt and polychromed casting, seated on a lotus base, the four faces each with third eye, hands in various mudra, 15"h x 10"w x 9"d
• ANTIQUE INDIAN TEMPLE BELL South
  ANTIQUE INDIAN TEMPLE BELL South India,18th-19th CenturyHeavy hand bell with shapely handle decorated with an ornately adorned Brahma bull.
• MOUNTED BUILDER’S HALF HULL MODEL
  MOUNTED BUILDER’S HALF HULL MODEL OF A WORK BOAT 20TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BACKBOARD 10.5” X 33”.MOUNTED BUILDER'S HALF HULL MODEL OF A WORK BOAT, 20th Century, Black hull with green boot and red bottom. Plaque marked "‘S.T. Brahman' & ‘Krooman'". Dimensions: Mahogany backboard 10.5" x 33".
• A Group of Five Bronze Brahmani
  A Group of Five Bronze Brahmani Duck Weights 18th/19th Century Height of tallest 2 1/2 inches. Property from a California Private Collection
• INDIA, DATIA, 1780-1800, BRAHMA
  INDIA, DATIA, 1780-1800, BRAHMA GRANTS BLESSINGS TO A KING ENSURING WEALTH AND, PROSPERITY FOR HIS KINGDOM AND FAMILY, OPAQUE WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, SHEET 11 1/8 X 14 3/8 IN. (28.3 X 36.5 CM.), SIGHT: 10 X 13 1/2 IN. (25.4INDIA, DATIA,, 1780-1800 BRAHMA GRANTS BLESSINGS TO A KING ENSURING WEALTH ANDPROSPERITY FOR HIS KINGDOM AND FAMILY, Opaque watercolor on paper Verso: Three lines of Devanagari inscription; seal of the Datia State Collection We would like to thank Anu Ghosh-Mazumdar for her assistance with identification of this painting. Opaque watercolor on paper Dimensions: Sheet 11 1/8 x 14 3/8 in. (28.3 x 36.5 cm.), Sight: 10 x 13 1/2 in. (25.40 x 34.29 cm.), Frame: 14 3/4 x 18 1/4 in. (37.47 x 46.36 cm.) Provenance: Purchased in the 1970s and by descent; Private Collection
• VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD SEWING BOX
  VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD SEWING BOX WITH SILVER TOOLSVICTORIAN ROSEWOOD SEWING BOX WITH SILVER TOOLS, the rosewood case with brass inlay and handles opening to emerald velvet lined compartments and featuring four silver tools and two glass and silver containers, lock by Joseph Brahmah (stamped "I. BRAHMAH" with a crown), tools marked Birmingham 1912, Phineas Levi and Joseph Salaman - h:6w:12.50d:9in. Provenance: Georgetown Estate Collection
• INDIAN FOUR-FACED BRAHMA BRONZE
  INDIAN FOUR-FACED BRAHMA BRONZE SCULPTURE Indian bronze sculpture depicting the four-faced deity god Brahma or Buddha with eight arms holding auspicious objects, upon a rectangular tiered base, blue stamp to underside. 19.25" H x 10" W x 9.5" D.
• CAMBODIAN ANGKOR STYLE STONE
  CAMBODIAN ANGKOR STYLE STONE CARVING OF BRAHMA Cambodian Angkor Wat temple style carved stone tabletop sculpture architectural element depicting three faces of Brahma, god of creation, mounted on an ebonized wood stand. 9.75" H x 8.5" W x 2.75" D. Provenance: From the collection of Le Lieu and Malcolm Browne (American, 1931-2012), the photojournalist who took the 1963 award-winning photograph of the self-immolation of Buddhist Monk Thic Quang Duc (Vietnamese, 1893-1963).
• ZIMMERMAN, Karl A.,
  ZIMMERMAN, Karl A., (Austrian/American, 1870-1947): Florida Country Landscape with Brahma Bull by a Pond, Watercolor, 14.25'' x 22.25'', signed lower left, unframed.
• KALIGHAT SCHOOL, (2) PAINTINGS OF
  KALIGHAT SCHOOL, (2) PAINTINGS OF DEITIES 19th/20th c., India, depicting Brahma and Kali, gold and silver leaf and gouache on paper, matted and framed, larger 16.5"h x 10.5"w (sight), 22"h x 16.5" (frame)
• A PAINTING OF ANANTASAYANA:
  A PAINTING OF ANANTASAYANA: VISHNU RECLINING AGAINST THE GIANT HOOD OF THE SERPENT SHESHA WITH LAKSHMI KANGRA, 19TH CENTURY gouache and gold on paper, depicting Vishnu dressed in a yellow dhoti with golden crown and holding his implements, a lotus stem issues from him supporting a pink blossom and the four-headed Brahma, his feet are being massaged by Lakshmi, all within an ocean setting, yellow and blue margins, framed(1)19.5cm x 29.5cm
• HINDU BRONZE FIGURE Continental
  HINDU BRONZE FIGURE Continental Indian Figure of the Goddess Saraswati, the consort of Lord Brahma, the presiding Diety of all forms of Vidyas- i.e., learning. She is the Goddess who grants success in education, music and singing, 11 1/2" tall. Very good condition.
• CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220
  CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220 AD) POTTERY FIGURE OF A BRAHMAN COW Minqii in grey clay with terracotta slip, supine on four folded legs, her tongue out licking her nose in a charming detail, 8" long.
• HINDU BRONZE FIGURE Continental
  HINDU BRONZE FIGURE Continental Indian Figure of the Goddess Saraswati, the consort of Lord Brahma, the presiding Deity of all forms of Vidyas- i.e., learning. She is the Goddess who grants success in education, music and singing, 11 1/2" tall. Very good condition.
• FRAMED INDIAN THANGKA WITH COW
  FRAMED INDIAN THANGKA WITH COW Lakshmi and Vishnu with the Panchakanya, a group of five iconic women of the Hindu epics: Ahalya, Draupadi, Kunti or Sita, Tara, and Mandodari. They are carrying jugs of water on their heads, one is washing the hands of a man below. Water and lilies at bottom, two monkeys and a Brahman cow in the middle ground, two mountains with sunset at top, ink, color and gold on thin cotton sheeting, integral blossom border, housed in a gold gesso frame with black cove, OS: 59" x 39", SS: 52 1/2" x 33 1/2', scuffs.
• ROYAL WORCESTER VINTAGE DORIS
  ROYAL WORCESTER VINTAGE DORIS LINDER PORCELAIN BRAHMAN BULL, ON WOODEN STAND, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE 8 ½" x 11" x 4 ?" overall on stand Exceptionally life like porcelain figure of a Brahman Bull, #117/500, ca. 1968, hand painted in polychrome, fully marked on the bottom; presented on a custom made carved wood stand with felt attached underneath. Offered with original certificate in tooled leather frame.