Himalayan Wooden Tara Statue – 19th Century – Former Peter Hardt Gallery Museum Collection
Authentic small Himalayan wooden Tara statue from the 19th century, carved for private devotion. The figure retains original red pigment traces and shows natural wear consistent with age. Former Peter Hardt Gallery museum collection.
Estimated Value: €995
This object is an authentic Himalayan wooden Tara sculpture dating to the 19th century. The figure is hand-carved from wood and retains original red pigment residues, consistent with traditional devotional polychromy. Surface wear, softened contours, and pigment degradation indicate natural ageing with no evidence of modern repainting or restoration.
The iconography, carving style, and closed reverse correspond to Himalayan traditions associated with Tibet and Nepal (Newar influence). The small scale indicates production for private devotional use rather than temple installation.
Dimensions: 11.5 × 7.5 × 3 cm. Material: carved wood with original pigment traces.
Provenance includes acquisition from the Peter Hardt Gallery museum context in Germany. Based on material, age, condition, and comparative market examples, the estimated value of this object is set at €995.
Himalayan Wooden Tara Statue – 19th Century – Former Peter Hardt Gallery Museum Collection
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This finely carved wooden Tara originates from the Himalayan region and dates to the 19th century. The sculpture represents Tara seated in a calm, devotional posture, framed by a leaf-shaped aureole carved from the same block of wood. The proportions, facial modelling, and crown type correspond with Himalayan traditions influenced by Tibetan and Newar carving practices.
Traces of original red pigment (sindoor) remain visible across the face, torso, and hands, indicating its former polychrome appearance. The surface shows consistent natural wear, softened edges, and accumulated age patina, with no signs of modern repainting or restoration. The reverse is closed and plain, a typical feature of small devotional figures intended for household shrines or personal travel altars.
Its modest size, light weight, and intimate character suggest use in private religious practice rather than temple display. The object was acquired from the Peter Hardt Gallery museum context in Germany, aligning with its stylistic and material authenticity.
A genuine Himalayan devotional sculpture, valued for its age, integrity, and untouched surface condition.
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