† A FINE BRONZE FIGURE OF THE CROWNED BUDDHA, LOPBURI, THAILAND, 13TH CENTURY
拍卖行: Galerie Zacke
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† A FINE BRONZE FIGURE OF THE CROWNED BUDDHA, LOPBURI, THAILAND, 13TH CENTURY Finely cast standing in samapada, both hands raised in abhaya mudra revealing foliate chakras on the palms, dressed in a sheer robe that hangs gracefully from his forearms, with a beaded pleat and tapering hems, adorned with foliate belt and jewelry, the face with almond-shaped eyes and wide bow-shaped lips, flanked by elongated earlobes with large pendeloque earrings, the hair arranged in neat petal-like rows pulled up into a tiered conical chignon and secured with a flaring crown. Dimensions: Height 33.5 cm (excl. stand), 43.7 cm (incl. stand) The Khmer Empire exerted control over a vast region of present-day Thailand, strategically situated along key trade routes, from the mid-tenth to the thirteenth century. During this period of Khmer political and cultural influence, particularly in the Dvaravati region, with its administrative center at Lopburi, the art and architecture of the area were profoundly shaped by Khmer cultural and aesthetic norms. Mahayana Buddhism and Hinduism both flourished at different times, often coexisting under Khmer rule. The associated monuments closely followed prevailing Khmer artistic conventions, as exemplified by Buddhist sanctuaries such as Prasat Phanom Phimai and Shaivite complexes like Prasat Phanom Rung. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 25 March 2004, lot 182 Price: USD 13,145 or approx. EUR 20,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and similar pose, beaded garments, jewelry, and hairline. Note the similar size (33.5 cm). 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.
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