19th C. Thai Gilt Wood Seated Buddha, ex Museum
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Description
Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved wooden Buddha figure seated atop an integral tiered plinth, all covered in lustrous gilding. The figure is shown in an upright position, with downcast eyes and a flaming ushnisha, while holding his hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra of fearlessness. Size: 2.375" L x 3.25" W x 8.75" H (6 cm x 8.3 cm x 22.2 cm)
According to the consignor, this piece was previously owned by the Portland Art Museum in Oregon.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired before 2001; ex-Portland Art Museum, Oregon, deaccession number ST2001.4.2
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#184895
According to the consignor, this piece was previously owned by the Portland Art Museum in Oregon.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired before 2001; ex-Portland Art Museum, Oregon, deaccession number ST2001.4.2
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#184895
Condition
Losses to base and ushnisha as shown, with extensive wear to base, softening to finer details, and chipping to figure, otherwise in nice condition. Good preservation to figural form. Previous inventory label beneath base.
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19th C. Thai Gilt Wood Seated Buddha, ex Museum
Estimate $900 - $1,350
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