Object Details
Provenance
Early 20th century-at least 1992
Ownership information unknown
At least 1992-1997
Leo S. Figiel, M.D. (1918-2013), method of acquisition unknown [1]
From 1997
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, gift of Leo S. Figiel, M.D. [2]
Notes:
[1] See letter from Leo S. Figiel, M.D., to Vidya Dehejia, dated December 7, 1997, copy in object folder.
Between 1992 and 1997, this object was on loan to Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and was assigned the incoming loan number LTS1992.2.7a-b.
Leo S. Figiel, M.D. (1918-2013) collected Islamic, Chinese, and Indian art. Notably his collection of Indian art included metal and stone sculptures, Mughal arms, and paintings. Born in Michigan, Dr. Figiel was also a scholar specializing in Indian art and published several books on the topic. In 1998, he sold his collection of Mughal arms at Butterfield and Butterfield in San Francisco, CA. Works from his collection may also be found at the Denver Art Museum; the Los Angeles Museum of Art; the University of Michigan Museum in Ann Arbor, MI; Detroit Institute of Arts; and the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
[2] See Arthur M. Sackler, “Acquisition Consideration Form,” approved on December 31, 1997, copy in object file. Object is described as “Leopard Devouring a Man.”
See “Deed of Gift to the Arthur M. Sacker Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution,” dated January 12, 1998, copy in object file.
Research updated June 20, 2023
Collection
National Museum of Asian Art Collection
Previous custodian or owner
Dr. Leo S. Figiel (1918-2013)
Credit Line
Gift of Leo Figiel, M.D.
Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
S1997.137a-b
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Sculpture
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
H x W: 21.5 x 37.2 cm (8 7/16 x 14 5/8 in)
Origin
India
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National Museum of Asian Art
Data Source
National Museum of Asian Art
Topic
metal
brass (alloy)
leopard
man
eating
India
South Asian and Himalayan Art
Link to Original Record
Record ID
fsg_S1997.137a-b