Page 386 - Chinese Art Auction April 25, 2020 2020 Galerie Zacke

Buddha shows a serene, peaceful expression with slender, incised lips
458 flanked by pendulous earlobes with slightly outturned tips, all surmounted
A suKhOThAI bRONZe heAd OF buddhA, by a flattened heart-shaped hairline of tight curls. Containing an important
KAMPhAeNg PheT group of ancient cities neighboring Sukhothai, the region of Kamphaeng
Phet was ideally situated for river trade with Southern Burma, the Lan Na
Thailand, 15th century. Bronze with the face bearing important kingdom, and the Chao Phraya basin. Later in the 16th century, Kamphaeng
Kamphaeng Phet style features such as the downcast almond-shaped Phet’s strategic location served to defend against Burmese attacks on the
eyes and the sharp eyebrows forming a continuous, V-shaped line Ayutthaya kingdom.
arising from the end of the curved nose bridge.
Mounted to modern wood base. (2)
Provenance: From a private collection of Buddhist art. By repute Auction result comparison: For two comparable Buddha head bronzes,
acquired by the parents of the present owner in Asia around 1980. larger in size, see Bonham’s, Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art, 17
condition: Sparse remains of gilding. Losses and dents as visible on the September 2014, New York, lot 176, sold for USD $27,500 and Sotheby’s,
images. Fine, natural patina with minimal remains of pigment. Old wear. Defining Taste, Works Selected By Danny Katz, 12 November 2013, London,
Overall fine condition and in accordance with the age of this statue. lot 20, sold for GBP £13,750.

Weight: 2,091.5 g (including base) estimate euR 1.500,-
Dimensions: 16.5 cm (height of the head), 24 cm (total height with base) Starting price EUr 750,-

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