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Standing Buddha Copper alloy Thailand
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Standing Buddha
- Copper alloy
- height 27 1/2 in. (69.8 cm)
The Buddha standing with his hands in abhaya mudra, wearing a long sanghati flaring at the ends, his hairline delineated with a band around his temples, his tightly curled hair surmounted by a conical domed usnisa, his pleasant face bearing a serene expression.
Provenance
Acquired 1967
Condition
Minor loss to fingertips on both hands. Crack along left arm, stable. Small holes above right ankle in robe. Small chips and pockmarks overall. Small hole at back of left heel. Minor accretion throughout.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For a similar sculpture in the collection of the Walters Art Gallery, see H. W.Woodward, The Sacred Sculpture of Thailand, cat. 44, pp. 136-7. Also see Sotheby's New York, September 19, 1996, lot 94 for another closely-related sculpture.
The style, previously known as U Thong A, draws its inspiration from the earlier Khmer, Bayon-period esthetic with square face, broad forehead and lips curved in a slight smile.