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A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF BUDDHA
Sri Lanka, Kandyan period, 18th century
His right hand with an incised palm displaying the
gesture of assurance, and wearing a long robe
modeled with small wavy pleats under the original
red painted layer.
12 1/4 in. (31.2 cm) high
$10,000 - 15,000
斯裏蘭卡 康提時期 十八世紀 銅佛立像
The hieratic pose with its broad shoulders, and
the pear-shaped siraspata rising from his head
are characteristic of Kandyan sculptures of the
18th century. Certain standards employed in
the preparation of wax models (used in casting)
contributed to the incredible stylistic consistency.
The body type, the robe details, and the flame finial
compare closely to other examples sold at Sotheby’s,
New York, 18 March 2009, lot 48, and Christie’s, New
York, 19 September 2002. Also see von Schroeder,
Buddhist Sculptures of Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, 1990,
p. 529 & 545, pl. 167G, 173D, 173H.
Provenance
Private Ottawa Estate since early 70s, by repute
Private Toronto Collection, acquired in 2008

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