A SANDSTONE HEAD OF AVALOKITESHVARA, ANGKOR PERIOD, BAPHUON STYLEKhmer Empire, 11th century. Well-carved with a cleft chin and almond-shaped eyes beneath a gently arched brow, the curling beard and mustache indicated with incised lines and the hair in fine braids pulled up into a rounded topknot and secured with a diadem decorated with lotus petals and centered by a small figure of Amithaba, the top of the hair with a blossom shaped cover.Provenance: Yves de Cagny, Paris, 1999. RD collection, Paris, France, acquired from the above. A copy of the original invoice from Yves de Cagny, Paris, dated 7 May 1999, apanies this lot.Condition: Good condition,mensurate with age. Extensive wear, losses, nicks, scratches, an old repair to the tip of the nose, signs of weathering and erosion.Weight: 4,364 g (incl. stand)Dimensions: Height 21.4 cm (excl. stand) and 28.4 cm (incl. stand)Mounted to a modern wood stand. (2)Auction resultparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie’s New York, 1 January 1998Price: USD 34,500 or approx.EUR 57,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A sandstone head, Khmer, Angkor Period, Baphuon Style, 11th centuryExpert remark:pare the related facial features and headdress. Note the larger size (26.7 cm).