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† A KHMER BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, THAILAND, LOPBURI PERIOD, 13TH CENTURY Finely cast, standing in samabhanga with both hands held in vitarka mudra, wearing a long diaphanous sanghati secured at the waist by an elaborate tasseled belt and richly adorned with ornate jewelry. His contemplative expression with heavy-lidded downcast eyes, urna, and full lips. The hair arranged in conical chignon behind a multi-pointed crown. Provenance: Stephanus Grusenmeyer, Chaopraya Arts & Antiques, Bangkok. A noted private collection, acquired from the above. A copy of the original invoice from Chaopraya Arts & Antiques, signed by Stephanus Grusenmeyer, accompanies this lot (note that all personal information and purchase price are omitted from this document). Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear, mostly from within the culture, as well as signs of weathering and erosion, casting flaws, small nicks, losses and dents. The bronze is covered in a rich, naturally grown patina with vibrant malachite encrustations. Weight: 1,248 g (excl. stand) and 2,659 g (incl. stand) Dimensions: Height 31 cm (excl. stand) and 32.5 cm (incl. stand). Literature comparison: Compare a related Thai bronze figure of Buddha, 22 cm high, dated to the 12th century, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1989.236.6. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 21 March 2007, lot 287 Price: USD 21,600 or approx. EUR 30,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A bronze figure of Buddha, Thailand, Lopburi, 13th century Expert remark: Compare the related modeling, manner of casting, and size (29.2 cm). 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.
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† A KHMER BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, THAILAND, LOPBURI PERIOD, 13TH CENTURY Finely cast, standing in samabhanga with both hands held in vitarka mudra, wearing a long diaphanous sanghati secured at the waist by an elaborate tasseled belt and richly adorned with ornate jewelry. His contemplative expression with heavy-lidded downcast eyes, urna, and full lips. The hair arranged in conical chignon behind a multi-pointed crown. Provenance: Stephanus Grusenmeyer, Chaopraya Arts & Antiques, Bangkok. A noted private collection, acquired from the above. A copy of the original invoice from Chaopraya Arts & Antiques, signed by Stephanus Grusenmeyer, accompanies this lot (note that all personal information and purchase price are omitted from this document). Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear, mostly from within the culture, as well as signs of weathering and erosion, casting flaws, small nicks, losses and dents. The bronze is covered in a rich, naturally grown patina with vibrant malachite encrustations. Weight: 1,248 g (excl. stand) and 2,659 g (incl. stand) Dimensions: Height 31 cm (excl. stand) and 32.5 cm (incl. stand). Literature comparison: Compare a related Thai bronze figure of Buddha, 22 cm high, dated to the 12th century, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1989.236.6. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 21 March 2007, lot 287 Price: USD 21,600 or approx. EUR 30,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A bronze figure of Buddha, Thailand, Lopburi, 13th century Expert remark: Compare the related modeling, manner of casting, and size (29.2 cm). 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.
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