A SANDSTONE TORSO OF BUDDHA, AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM, 15TH-17TH CENTURY

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A SANDSTONE TORSO OF BUDDHA, AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM, 15TH-17TH CENTURY This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve The Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger, entry from 2005: “No. 154, FH 1988, Thai Ayutthaya stone torso 15th c.” Gallery price: EUR 1,900 or approx. EUR 3,200 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing. Thailand. Finely carved, with softly rounded contours and a subtle rendering of the chest and shoulders, dressed in a close-fitting garment exposing the right breast, while a length of fabric with an intricately designed end drapes over the left shoulder onto the abdomen. Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Height 40.5 cm (excl. stand), 53.5 cm (incl. stand) With an associated modern stand. (2) Between the later 14th and the 16th centuries, Thailand's Ayutthaya kingdom emerged as a dominant power in mainland Southeast Asia. Building on the artistic foundations laid by the Sukhothai, the Theravada Buddhist state sponsored the creation of Buddha images in a distinctive new style. Buddha images dating to this era are characterized by a synthesis of Sukhothai elegance and local stylistic adaptations, emphasizing serene expressions, subtle modeling of the torso, and smooth, flowing contours. Literature comparison: Compare a closely related Ayutthaya sandstone torso, 52 cm high, dated 16th-17th century, offered by Zentner, Emeryville, California, SKU 1329018, for USD 6,250 or approx. EUR 5,400 (converted at the time of writing).

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