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Brown patina bronze in the Thai style from the 17th - 18th centuries, dating from the early 20th century. Shakyamuni Buddha with serene expression, marked by half-closed eyes, elegantly arched eyebrows, aquiline nose and full lips forming a benevolent smile. Elongated lobes with lotiform earrings. The elaborate floral headband is topped with a conical ushnisha.
Height of head alone: 36 cm
Provenance: Estate of dealer and collector Claude de Marteau
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Careful shipment, insured at 100? value.
Ref: RBY20IYLKM