Highlights of the International Art Market – Khmer Art

In the international auction’s sales interesting Khmer artefacts were sold.

Koller International Auctions, Switzerland In his sale Asiatica: Japan, Indiaen, Südostasien of 04 December 2018. two were interesting

A high quality 13th century Khmer/Lopburi small bronze bust (19 cm) was sold for
5 625. CHF
and a rare Khmer silk ikat, a polychrome Sampot with geometrical design from the early 20th century measuring 308 x 92 cm has found a passionate new owner for
4000. CHF

Sotheby’s
Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art sale of 21 March 2019 gave two highlights: A beautiful sandstone female torso from the Bayon period, 13th century was sold for
27. 500. USD

A rare Khmer or Thai sandstone figure of Buddha Muchalinda from the 12th century was sold for
47. 500. USD

Christies
Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Works of Art sale took place on the 11th September 2019 in New York

A Khmer gray sandstone figure, 41,1 cm high of a female deity Baphune style, 11th century has been sold for
30. 000. USD
Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Works of Art sale of the 20th March 2019 also gave some interesting results of Khmer Art
A Khmer sandstone relief of an Apsara from the Bayon period, late 12th–13th century, 54,6 x 42,9 cm has been sold for
27. 500. USD
A Khmer gilt and polychromed sanstone head of Vishnu from the Angkor period, Angkor Wat style, 12th century, 26 cm high has been sold for
27. 500. USD
Khmer sandstone relief of an Apsara from the Bayon period, late 12th–13th century