Auction introduction: The Indian and Himalayan Art auction is led by a magnificent large Central Tibetan 14th century gilt-copper alloy figure of Shakyamuni Buddha from a distinguished Dutch private collection, and includes several private collections of Indian and Himalayan paintings, sculpture and ritual objects. The auction opens with an important New York private collection of classical Indian paintings, many of which were acquired directly from the Ehrenfeld collection. Highlights include two folios from the Tehri Garhwal series of the Gita Govinda and an important painting of mythical birds. The sale follows with sixteen superb works of art from the collection of the financier and scholar Kevin R. Brine, including an important portrait of Thangpa Chenpo, commissioned for Taklung Monastery circa 1180-1210, and a rare large 17th century silver figure of the Fifth Shamarpa Lama. The highlight of the Indian sculpture section is a magnificent Vijayanagara period bronze figure of Parvati from the collection of the director Anant Singh.