A MARBLE FIGURE OF RADHA, WESTERN INDIA, GUJARAT, 13TH-15TH CENTURYStanding in samabhanga on a rectangular plinth, wearing a dhoti and a long scarf draped over her voluptuous breasts, richly adorned with fine jewelry, her face with large almond-shaped eyes below thick arched brows, full lips forming a subtle smile, the hair arranged in an elaborate coiffure and elegantly falling down the neck.Provenance: From an old Swiss private collection.Condition: Conditionmensurate with age, displaying remarkably well. Some wear, light scratches, signs of weathering and erosion, and remnants of ancient pigment. Obvious losses, nicks, and structural cracks with associated old fills. Fine, naturally grown patina overall with a subtle luster and unctuous feel.Weight: 5,760 gDimensions: Height 43.5 cmRadha, whose name means 'prosperity', was chief among the gopis (milkmaids) and the favorite consort of Krishna. According to popular legends, she was not officially married to Krishna but rather to a cowherd.Literatureparison:Compare a related marble sculpture of Prahlada, 27.9 cm high, also from Gujarat, dated c. 12th century, in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, accession number 1994-148-24.Auction resultparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie’s New York, 19 March 2014, lot 1087Price: USD 11,875 or approx.EUR 14,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A black marble figure of Krishna Venugopala, India, Gujarat, circa 15th centuryExpert remark:pare the related facial features, hairstyle, and jewelry. Note the different color of the marble and the size (66 cm).