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A LARGE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI A LARGE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Burma, 19 th century. Buddha is depicted seated in dhyanasana on a high tiered pedestal with foliate designs and bands of petals, holding his right hand in bhumisparsha mudra and the left resting in his lap. Wearing a close-fitting sanghati with elaborate jewelry, his face is set with a serene expression, downcast eyes, full lips, pendulous earlobes, and a tall crown. The ketumala separately carved. Each side of the pedestal set with a loose ring. Condition: Good condition with wear, natural flaws, age cracks, remnants of gilt lacquer, nicks, chips, and expected losses. Weight: 26.4 kg Dimensions: Height 127 cm Auction comparison: Compare a related Burmese blackish lacquered wood figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 18 th century, 80 cm, sold at Christie’s, Amsterdam, 31 October 2006, lot 544 ( sold for EUR 4,200). Compare a related Burmese gilt-wood figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 19 th century, at Christie’s, Amsterdam, 31 October 2000, lot 139 (sold for NLG 19,893 or approx. EUR 15,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

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A LARGE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI A LARGE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Burma, 19 th century. Buddha is depicted seated in dhyanasana on a high tiered pedestal with foliate designs and bands of petals, holding his right hand in bhumisparsha mudra and the left resting in his lap. Wearing a close-fitting sanghati with elaborate jewelry, his face is set with a serene expression, downcast eyes, full lips, pendulous earlobes, and a tall crown. The ketumala separately carved. Each side of the pedestal set with a loose ring. Condition: Good condition with wear, natural flaws, age cracks, remnants of gilt lacquer, nicks, chips, and expected losses. Weight: 26.4 kg Dimensions: Height 127 cm Auction comparison: Compare a related Burmese blackish lacquered wood figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 18 th century, 80 cm, sold at Christie’s, Amsterdam, 31 October 2006, lot 544 ( sold for EUR 4,200). Compare a related Burmese gilt-wood figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 19 th century, at Christie’s, Amsterdam, 31 October 2000, lot 139 (sold for NLG 19,893 or approx. EUR 15,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

Estimate 2 000 - 4 000 EUR
Starting price 2 000 EUR

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