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BR24-3

BR24-3
Figure of the seated Buddha, gilded wood
Laos / eastern Shan States (Burma), 19th century

Despite the partly extensive wear, this tall wooden image of the seated Buddha is a rare excellent example of Laotian Buddhist art. In particular the remaining throne decoration is finely detailed.

condition: weathering, extensive wear, loss of wood and lacquer, top of the ushnisha/flame roughly repaired
weight: 1.9 kg
dimensions:
550 x 150 x 87 mm

reference: Lao Buddha, The Image and its History, Somkiart Lopetcharat, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2000, p. 264 top left

price: Euro 950 (margin scheme, incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

BR22-2

BR22-2
Figure of the seated Buddha at Parileyyaka Forest,
lacquered and gilded bronze
Rattanakosin (Thailand), early 19th century

A beautiful and rare larger representation of The Buddha in Parileyyaka Forest. The Buddha, dressed in finely decorated robes, is seated on a rock with hands in his lap, right palm facing upwards.
An elephant and a monkey kneel before the Buddha, with their offerings of water and a honeycomb. The base is embellished by foliage with detailed crafted leaves.
Delicate and detailed crafted sculpture representing one of the eight great events of The Buddha's earthly life.

condition: Excellent!
weight: 2.7 kg
dimensions:
257 x 190 x 112 mm / 10.12 x 7.48 x 4.41 in
provenance: European art market

price: Euro 1'350 (margin scheme, incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

BR25-1

BR25-1
Seated Buddha, late Ava period
18th century, Burma (Myanmar)

The Buddha, with the typical stylistic qualities of the Ava period, seated in padmasana (lotus position) on a double lotus throne, the right hand in bhumisparsa.
The left hand in dhyana mudra is resting in his lap.
Eyes are downcast, the very beautfiful face with serene impression, mouth is smiling.
Earlobes do not touch the shoulders. A long nose with well-defined nostrils.
Doner's inscription along the base front.

weight: 4,6 kg
dimensions: 235 x 225 x 570 mm
provenance: German art market

price: Euro 950 (margin scheme, incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

BR24-2

BR24-2
Devotional plaque of Shiva and Parvati as Uma Maheshvara
Southern India, 19th century or earlier

Lord Shiva and his consort Uma 'seating' together in an intimate embrace, connoting love and desire.
Nandi as Shiva's vehicle rests obediently at their feet. Remnants of red pigment used in worship.
An old sticker with a collection number on the underside.

condition: front of the base is broken, so it can't stand without a support, losses, wear and patina from daily worshipping

height: 100 mm
width: 75 mm

reference: Musée du Quai Branly, Paris (follow the link below)

https://www.quaibranly.fr/en/explore-collections/base/Work/action/show/notice/426159-autel-a-linga-miniature

- sold -

BR20-5

BR20-5
A large Buddha, lacquered wood, remnants of gilding
Ava period (Burma), 17th - 18th century

The Buddha is seated on a high, multi-tiered throne in padmasana, depicting the earth touching gesture (bhumisparsa mudra).
The face with heavy-lidded downcast eyes and the smile, which can be seen quite often with Buddha statues, is typical for Buddha images of the 2nd and 3rd Ava period.
It seems that the statue has been covered later a second time with brown lacquer. The original decoration is shining through at the front of the base. Some parts with remnants of gilding.
Old repairs, several age cracks and some losses.
Sacred material have been placed in a cavity hollowed out at the back of the throne.
As a rarity here we find a carved wooden vessel (damaged)inside the hollow compartment. Lid missing.

weight: 6,7 kg
dimensions: 640 x 310 x 200 mm / 25.2 x 12.2 x 7.9 in
provenance: European art market

price: Euro 1'380 (margin scheme, incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

BR21-2

BR21-2
Seated Buddha, later Tai Yai (Shan)
Burma, late 19th century

Buddha Shakyamuni is seated in padmasana on a multi-tiered pedestal with his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra.
The statue has been cast in bronze with fine copper-red patina.
No damages, very good condition.

weight: 1,3 kg
dimensionse:
240 x 120 x 80 mm
9.45 x 4.72 x 3.15 in

reference: Myanmar Buddha, The Image and its History, Somkiart Lopetcharat, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 1997, P. 286
provenance: European art market

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BR17-1

BR17-1
Crowned seated Buddha (Jambupati)
2nd to 3rd Ava (In-Wa) period, 17th - 18th century, Burma (Myanmar)

The Buddha is seated in padmasana with the right hand in bhumisparsa mudra. The left hand showing the presence of a monk's robe, while the right hand, with fingers of equal length, touch the "earth". The two lateral loops installed left and right on the base were applied for the placement of a pair of devotees (lost). This Buddha statue is presented in rare, almost perfect museum quality with rich brown-greenish patina. Only the nose has a tiny chip (left).

height: 376 mm / 14.8 in
width: 176 mm / 6.93 in

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BR20-9

BR20-9
A miniature figure of a seated Buddha Shakyamuni, Laos, 19th century

Teakwood, wood carving.
This small wooden Buddha image shows extensive weathering, giving a special charm.
Obviously the statue has been placed somewhere outside, exposed to the elements for many decades.

dimensions: 85 x 50 x 15 mm / 3.3 x 2.0 x 0.6 in

inclusive a custom-made stand with some wear

price: Euro 99 (incl. 7 % VAT, plus packing and shipment)
price: Euro 83,19 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment)

BR18-3

BR18-3
Shan Buddha, 2nd to 3rd Ava (In-Wa) period
Age: 17th - 18th century, Burma (Myanmar)

Bronze, completely covered with a shining thick black lacquer, richly gilded with the typical warm colours of Burmese gold, traces of red lacquer on the rim of the base. The two lateral loops installed left and right on the base were applied for the placement of a pair of devotees, which are lost, unfortunately.

height: 173 mm / 6.81 in
width: 86 mm / 3.39 in

price: Euro 580 (incl. 7 % VAT, plus packing and shipment)
price: Euro 542,06 (VAT-free delivery for export outside the European Union, plus packing and shipment)

Lit-05

Lit-05
Arts of Asia, Volume 11, Number 1

Original issue January-February 1981

Publisher and Editor: Tuyet Nguyet

Content among others:
Sylvia Fraser-Lu
"BUDDHA IMAGES FROM BURMA
PART 1: SCULPTURED IN STONE"

Book condition:
very good

price: Euro 43 (incl. 7 % VAT, plus packing and shipment)

Lit-06

Lit-06
Arts of Asia, Volume 11, Number 2

Original issue March-April 1981

Publisher and Editor: Tuyet Nguyet

Content among others:
Sylvia Fraser-Lu
"BUDDHA IMAGES FROM BURMA
PART 2: BRONZE AND RELATED METALS"

Book condition:
very good

price: Euro 43 (incl. 7 % VAT, plus packing and shipment)

Lit-07

Lit-07
Arts of Asia, Volume 11, Number 3

Original issue May-June 1981

Publisher and Editor: Tuyet Nguyet

Content among others:
Sylvia Fraser-Lu
"BUDDHA IMAGES FROM BURMA
PART 3: WOOD AND LACQUER"

Book condition:
very good

price: Euro 43 (incl. 7 % VAT, plus packing and shipment)