Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Antique Bronze/ Copper Alloy Deepalakshmi Figural Oil Lamps, India
- Price realized
- $704
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $550
- Category
- Sculptures & Carvings
- Sold
- February 20, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 1 - FEBRUARY 2026 SELECTED WORKS & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 2) Antique patinated bronze/ copper alloy "Deepalakshmi" figural votive oil lamps, India, each modeled as Lakshmi, Hindu goddess of wealth, fertility, and prosperity, depicted with braided hair, and beaded jewelry, in worn gilded patinas, retaining adhesive collection number underfoot, including: (1) with teardrop-shaped basin, standing atop a circular pedestal base, verdigris patina, approx 11 3/8"h, 4"w, 5.5"d; (1) standing atop an elephant, ending on rectangular base, lacking oil basin, approx 11.5"h, 3"w, 4.5"d; 8.5lbs total Provenance: the contents of a retired Wall Street executive's lakeside compound
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.