WELCOME BUDDHA
Carved wood, partially gilded and inlaid with glass.
Burma, 19th …

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WELCOME BUDDHA Carved wood, partially gilded and inlaid with glass. Burma, 19th century H. 70 cm

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WELCOME BUDDHA

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A LARGE INLAID GILT-LACQUER WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, BURMA, 19TH CENTURY A LARGE INLAID GILT-LACQUER WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, BURMA, 19TH CENTURY Myanmar. Seated in dhyanasana on a pedestal, his right hand lowered in bhumisparsha mudra, the left held in dhyana mudra above his lap, dressed in tight-fitting robes finely carved with geometric designs and elaborately decorated with multicolored glass inlays. The serene face with heavy-lidded eyes, gracefully arched brows, and slender lips forming a benevolent smile, flanked by elongated earlobes, the hair arranged in tight spikes, the ushnisha topped by a tall, separately carved ketumala. Provenance: French private collection. Private collection of Régis Gonnard, acquired from the above. Condition: Good condition with typical wear, minor flaking to the lacquer, very minor losses to inlays, small nicks, chips, and age cracks. Weight: 11 kg (incl. stand) Dimensions: Height 70 cm (incl. stand) and 63.5 cm (excl. stand) Mounted on a recent stand. Literature comparison: Compare a related gilt-lacquer wood figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 74.9 cm high, dated to the early 19 th century, in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, accession number B72S1. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Galerie Zacke, 19 January 2024, lot 1509 Price: EUR 7,800 Description: A large gilt-lacquer wood figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, Burma 19 th century Expert remark: Compare the related subject and style. Note the lack of inlays. Note the significantly larger size (165 cm).

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