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#BonhamsAuctions – take a look at some of the most exquisite Indian artwork and idols under the hammer for thousands of dollars

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UK-based @bonhams1793 one of the world’s largest auction houses in the world, famous for selling #Picasso’s paintings and luxurious as well as antique fine art items, is currently celebrating Asia Week in New York.

@bonhams1793 And on auction are some of the finest antique sculptures, paintings and idols from India and Southeast Asia.

On offer for thousands of dollars, these pieces are centuries old and are the embodiment of the rich Indian culture.

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@bonhams1793 Here’s a look at some of the most expensive yet exquisite pieces from the online-only auction.

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👉 Miniature copper figures of Vishnu, Vaishnavi and a Rishi

Auction price – $10,000-15,000

Dating back to the 10th or 11th century, these three miniature figures representing Vishnu, Vaishnavi and a Rishi are from the Pala Empire of the Northeastern Indian region.

👉 Sandstone bust of a Tantric Deity

Auction price – $4000-6000

From the 8th or 9th century, the sandstone sculpture is from the coastal state of Odisha in India.

👉 Copper alloy figure of Ganesha

Auction price – $6000-8000

Finding its origins in Himachal Pradesh from the 11th century, this copper figure of Lord Ganesha is a magnificent one.

👉 An illustration from a Bhagavata Purana Series: Krishna and Balarama playing with Gopas in the forest

Auction price – $6000-8000

The painting is a representation of the Bhagavata Purana, the most celebrated and sacred text for the Hindus.

👉 An illustration to a Ramagala Series: Todi Ragini

Auction price – $5000-7000

According to the Harvard Museum, “Todi Ragini evokes both tenderness and sadness, and is commonly represented by a young heroine (nayika) in a forest separated from her lover.”