The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 189
Two Large Thai Standing Bronze Buddhas
Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000
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 |
possibly 16th/17th century, Ayutthaya style, patinated bronze with traces of gilding, each standing bronze buddha with hands raised in abhaya mudra, inset marble and glass eyes, removable flame ushnisha finials, mounted on painted wood base, 76 x 13-3/4 x 13-3/4 in. and 74 x 12 x 12 in. [Asian Bronzes]
Provenance: French Private Collection; Carlton Rochell Asian Art, purchased June 2008 (accompanied by copy of invoice for $120,000); The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches, wear and loss to gilt surfaces, each with scattered cracks throughout; larger example with breaks and repairs to hands, crack and probable repair around body at hips; smaller example with breaks and repairs at neck and shoulder, scattered cracks throughout, especially at back and ankles; bottom section of wooden bases with retouch to black paint
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