11th-12th century Vishnu sculpture sells for £635,000 at Christie's auction

A blackstone sculpture of Vishnu, believed to date from the 11th or 12th century, sold for £635,000 at a Christie's auction. The piece had previously belonged to a Swiss collection and was first sold in March 1973. It retained its importance and appeal among collectors over the following decades. The work was offered again in June 2026 as part of a sale centred on South Asian art.