Lot 12
RATTANAKOSIN KINGDOM (1782-1932), CIRCA 19TH CENTURY
Beautifully modelled as Buddha seated in 'ardhapadmasana' with right hand in 'bhumisparsha mudra', with finely cast details including facial features and floral motifs to the robes, with significant remnant gilding to the figure.
55cm high, 43cm wide
Estimate $3,500 - $4,500
Wear to the gilding, some losses to the black lacquer finish to the face and other unrobed areas. Loss to the original flame finial that would have once adorned the ushnisha mound on the top of the head.
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Private collection, ACT. Purchased late 1940s or 1950s.
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8666
6:00pm - 8 August 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 5 - Sunday 7 August, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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