AN EXTRAORDINARY LARGE GILT-LACQUER WOOD STATUE OF BUDDHA, VIETNAM, 17TH-18TH CENTURY A rare figure of Buddha, seated in padmasana, hands held in dhyanamudra on his lap holding a round jewel. His facial features emphasize reclusiveness while the sharp curls on his head symbolize spirituality. Finely crafted with black and gold lacquer as well as silver and gold foil. The matching red lotus pedestal is made separately from solid wood and covered in red lacquer. (2) Provenance: From a private collection in Ireland. Condition: Good condition overall, commensurate with age, and presenting exceptionally well. With wear and weathering. Age cracks, flaking to lacquer, and losses, some with associated old fills. Weight: 33.2 kg Dimensions: Height 90.7 cm Literature comparison: Compare with a related Buddha, Vietnam, c. 1600, in the collection of The Pacific Asia Museum, accession number 1996.28.3. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Galerie Zacke, Vienna, 25 April 2020, lot 456 Price: EUR 15,168 or approx. EUR 18,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A gilt wood Buddha, Vietnam, 17th-18th century Expert remark: Note the much smaller size (51 cm).