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Cambodian Khmer Statue will be Highlight at Christie’s in Paris

Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:05 am
by CEOCambodiaNews
Cambodian Khmer carved stone statue offered at Christie’s in Paris
Anne Crane
23 Nov 2020
This Cambodian Khmer carved stone statue of a male divinity is one of the highlights of the Asian Art sale at Christie’s in Paris on December 10.

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Cambodian Khmer carved stone statue of a male divinity, estimate €100,000-150,000 at Christie’s in Paris on December 10.
The finely sculpted figure, 3ft 7in (1.1m),dated to the Angkor Wat, 12th century period, has a provenance to a Belgian collection.

It has an estimate of €100,000-150,000.

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Re: Cambodian Khmer Statue will be Highlight at Christie’s in Paris

Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:08 am
by Anty
I dont understand how they can sell natl treasures vandalized and stolen in colonial times for huge profits. It’s obscene.