Vintage Mid-Century Balinese Modernist Multi-Armed Deity – Bima Brothers Provenance

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An absolute museum-grade masterpiece of mid-century Balinese modernism, this striking 13-inch sculpture depicts a majestic, multi-armed celestial deity poised in … Read more An absolute museum-grade masterpiece of mid-century Balinese modernism, this striking 13-inch sculpture depicts a majestic, multi-armed celestial deity poised in deep, serene devotion atop an intricate, high-relief carved lotus petal base. Carved from a single, exceptionally heavy, and structurally flawless block of premium tropical hardwood, the figure embodies the absolute peak of the post-war visual renaissance. Every line of her elongated silhouette is executed with an almost ethereal grace, capturing her primary hands clasped together in a sacred prayer mudra, while her upper limbs project outward to cradle an intricate lotus blossom in one hand and a looping ceremonial sash cord in the other.
The level of technical execution chiseled into this dense timber is staggering. Her face is a study in profound tranquility, featuring delicate downcast features and soft geometric contours that convey immense spiritual peace, flowing seamlessly into a towering, multi-spired royal crown assembly. The reverse profile showcases an extraordinary, explosive canopy of meticulously layered wings and radiating flame motifs that are chased to the exact same graphic intensity as the front, utilizing the timber's natural rich grain structure to create a dramatic sense of movement from every angle.
The piece carries exceptional, documented historical pedigree. Preserved with the sculpture is its original vintage paper showroom inventory label from the celebrated Bima Brothers artisan and export studio circle centered in the historic mid-century Balinese trading tracks. Having been meticulously hand-conditioned, the wood cells exhibit an exquisite, glass-smooth liquid-satin finish that pops beautifully under gallery lights. Standing with rock-solid vertical stability on its custom-contoured base, this heirloom-grade masterpiece is in 1,000% pristine vintage condition, completely free of any structural hairline cracks, chips, surface splits, or alterations. A truly rare, investment-grade crown jewel for the most serious global collectors of ethnographic art.

Physical Dimensions

• Height: 13 Inches
• Width: 4 Inches
• Depth: 5 Inches See less