Bronze Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, 19th/20th C.
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Sculptures & CarvingsRelated Sculptures & Carvings
More Items in Sculptures & Carvings
View MoreRecommended Art
View MoreItem Details
Description
Thailand, 19th/20th century
Large bronze head of Buddha Shakyamuni
In sukhothai style
Buddha’s face shows a serene expression with semi-closed eyelids and a lowered gaze
High eyebrows run along the three dimensional nose bridge
Full, accentuated lips form a warm-hearted smile above an accentuated chin
Distinct neck lines
Elongated earlobes
Helical curls with a high ushnisha and a ketumala in shape of a flame
Dimensions: 35 x 17cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Berlin
Buddha Shakyamuni (Siddhartha Gautama)
Siddhartha Gautama lived in Northern India ca. 2,500 years ago. The epithet Shakyamuni refers to his princely origins and can be translated as ‘the wise man from the family of Shakya’. Born as a prince, Shakyamuni felt a deep compassion for the four sufferings of mankind (birth, aging, sickness and death) from an early age on. Eventually he left his family and went on a spiritual journey. After a few years he attained enlightenment. As Buddha (‘the awakened one’), Shakyamuni traveled all over India to share his wisdom with people and promote peace. At the age of 80 Buddha Shakyamuni passed away and his teachings gave rise to various schools of Buddhism.
Condition: The bronze head is in good condition with slight traces of age and use. Small scratches, minimal material loss around the neck area and wax marks on the head are visible. On the base it bears a mounting with screw for suspension on a base. The head is 35 cm height and 17 cm width.
Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.
Buyer's Premium
- 23.8%