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A bronze sculpture of a seated Buddha, Thailand, Dvaravati style, probably 17th century, 64 cm high

Provenance: Paul Brandt NV, Amsterdam, 24 April 1978, lot 2080

Farber Collection, Geneva (acquired from the above sale)

Private collection, Vaduz (acquired from the previous owner in 2006)

Notes: Please ensure that you remain up to date with the latest European legislation regarding the import of cultural goods (EU Regulation 2019/880)

Lot 2070
Estimate
CHF 3 000 - 5,000
Adjudicated(excl. fees)
CHF 2 600

Description

A bronze sculpture of a seated Buddha, Thailand, Dvaravati style, probably 17th century, 64 cm high

Provenance: Paul Brandt NV, Amsterdam, 24 April 1978, lot 2080

Farber Collection, Geneva (acquired from the above sale)

Private collection, Vaduz (acquired from the previous owner in 2006)

Notes: Please ensure that you remain up to date with the latest European legislation regarding the import of cultural goods (EU Regulation 2019/880)

Condition report

Overall wear to the surface

Some chips

Some surface scratches

Some lacks to the surface

Some verdigris traces

Some scratching

Some cracks

Some nicks

The Buddha was described as such in the Paul Brandt NV sale: "Green patinated bronze image of Buddha seated in vajrasana, his hands in varada-and vitarka mudra. Meditative features and long extended earlobes. The domed hairdo with heavy curls. Closed base. h. 64 cm. Style of Dvaravati, 17th century"

Notes: Please ensure that you remain up to date with the latest European legislation regarding the import of cultural goods (EU Regulation 2019/880)

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