A BRONZE BUST OF A DISCIPLE, CHIENG SEN PERIOD, 15TH-16TH CENTURY

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A BRONZE BUST OF A DISCIPLE, CHIENG SEN PERIOD, 15TH-16TH CENTURY This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve The Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger, entry from 2012: “No. 744, Fragment of Buddha (bust) Thailand 1500 AD, Bronze, H.: 17.5 cm, BX 2009” Gallery price: EUR 3,450 or approx. EUR 4,900 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing. Thailand. The face modeled with serene expression, arched eyebrows centered by an aquiline nose, bow shaped lips forming a calm smile, flanked by elongated earlobes, and surmounted by tight curls. The broad shoulders covered in a garment rendered with simple lines that fall naturally along the body. Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Height 17.5 cm (excl. stand), 24.5 cm (incl. stand) With an associated modern stand. (2) The present sculpture is cast in the Northern Sukhothai style, also referred to as the Chieng Sen style, named after the notable northern Thai city situated on the banks of the Mekong River during the Lan Na kingdom. This stylistic tradition combines elements of both the Sukhothai and Lan Na schools, two of the principal sculptural traditions of Thailand. Depictions of the Buddha’s principal disciples occupy a significant place within the sculptural traditions of Thailand. While the historical Buddha is typically represented as the central focus of devotion, attendant figures of revered disciples served to emphasize the transmission of Buddhist doctrine and the ideal qualities embodied by the monastic community. Among the most frequently represented are Sariputra and Maudgalyayana (Pali: Sāriputta and Moggallāna), the Buddha’s two chief disciples. According to Buddhist tradition, both men were seekers of spiritual truth before encountering the Buddha’s teachings and eventually joining the monastic order. Sariputra was celebrated for his profound wisdom and mastery of doctrine, while Maudgalyayana was renowned for his extraordinary spiritual attainments and supernatural powers. Literature comparison: Compare a related Lan Na bronze figure of a disciple in the National Museum, Bangkok. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Amsterdam, 13 April 19991, lot 175 Price: NLG 11,702 or approx. EUR 10,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related modeling and manner of casting with similar facial features. Note the size (28 cm) and different subject. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Paris, 10 December 2010, lot 76 Price: EUR 17,500 or approx. EUR 23,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related modeling and manner of casting. Note the larger size (32 cm), different subject, and similar state of preservation.

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