Thailand, 16th-17th century. Finely cast standing in samabhanga, the right hand raised in abhayamudra and the left elegantly lowered at the side, each with graceful long fingers. Dressed in an uttarasangha and sanghati. The face with a serene expression, his heavy-lidded eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, his full lips forming a calm smile, flanked by elongated earlobes, the hair arranged in tight curls over the domed ushnisha surmounted by a flame finial.

Provenance: From a Dutch private collection.
Condition: Extensive old wear and some losses, dents, nicks, and scratches. The flame loose. The figure leaning with the feet provisionally nailed to the base (this needs to be professionally fixed). Remnants of ancient gilt. The bronze with a fine, smooth, naturally grown patina with scattered malachite and cuprite encrustations.

Dimensions: Height 103 cm (excl. base), 120 cm (incl. base)

With an associated wood stand. (2)

Literature comparison:
Compare a closely related figure of Buddha, dated 15th-16th century, 119 cm tall, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number IS.11-1996.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie's Paris, 6 July 2022, lot 233
Price: EUR 22,680 or approx. EUR 24,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 17th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar elongated fingers, sanghati, and eyes. Note the related size (106 cm).

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie's London, 11 May 2016, lot 91
Price: GBP 12,500 or approx. EUR 21,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 17th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar elongated fingers, sanghati, and eyes. Note the closely related size (104 cm).