Parwata Siman (20THC.) Balinese Sculpture Of Mother & CHILD

Lot description

Balinese folk art carved hardwood figural sculpture, Mother and Child, signed underfoot Parwata Siman (Indonesian, 20th c.), inscribed Guwang-Sukawati, Gianyar-Bali, modeled as a maternal figure holding an infant suckling on a huluping (gourd), hollowed center, approx 21.5"h, 8.75"w, 8.5"d, 14lbs Provenance: From Donald and Renate Van Stone's Austin, Texas estate. Donald Van Stone served as the Regional Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago from 1971-1984, a time in which the bank was expanding internationally. After assignments in Germany, Kenya, and Australia, the Van Stones moved to Manila, Philippines where they began amassing an impressive collection of Chinese and Southeast Asian art and artifacts, some of which will be offered in this auction.