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Asian Art Auction

Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 131

Bronze Buddha Head with Wood Stand

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Southeast Asian, possibly Thai, probably Khmir period (17th century or earlier), painted lacquer and gilding over bronze head with flame over ushnisha, 7-1/2 in.; with carved fitted wood stand, 3-1/2 x 5 x 4-3/8 in.

Provenance: Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Condition

bronze filled in with cement like material, interior and some exterior malachite patination, surface dirt and accretion, a few cracks and glue repairs to back of head, remnants of former lacquer and gilding to surfaces, flame/ushnisha element slightly loose

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