A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, CHIENG SEN STYLE, SUKHOTHAI PERIOD, 15TH CENTURY
拍卖行: Galerie Zacke
专场: 经典艺术:藏家慧眼——约根·伊卢姆·鲁本收藏亚洲艺术与古董
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A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, CHIENG SEN STYLE, SUKHOTHAI PERIOD, 15TH CENTURY This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve The Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger, entry from 2012: “No. 703, Sitting Buddha North Thailand Chieng Sen 15th c. Bronze, H.: 15.4 cm FH 1984” Gallery price: EUR 925 or approx. EUR 1,300 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing. Thailand. Seated in virasana on a raised pedestal, the right hand lowered in bhumisparsha mudra, the left held in dhyana mudra above his lap, dressed in diaphanous uttarasanga which covers the left shoulder and crosses the chest diagonally, but leaves the right shoulder and right arm bare. The serene face with heavy-lidded downcast eyes, incised brows, and gently pursed lips forming a benevolent smile, flanked by elongated earlobes, the hair neatly arranged over the gently domed ushnisha surmounted by a flaming ketumala. Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Height 16 cm The present bronze 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. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Amsterdam, 21 May 2008, lot 383 Price: EUR 5,250 or approx. EUR 8,100 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related modeling and manner of casting. Note the larger size (40 cm).
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