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A LARGE PARCEL-GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE GROUP DEPICTING PHRA MALAI IN HELL, RATTANAKOSIN PERIOD
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09月10日 下午5点 开拍 / 09月08日 下午3点 截止委托
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A LARGE PARCEL-GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE GROUP DEPICTING PHRA MALAI IN HELL, RATTANAKOSIN PERIOD
This lot is a museum deaccession and is therefore offered without reserve

Thailand, reign of King Rama III, 1824-1851. Heavily cast, standing in samabhanga atop an intricately worked lotus dais, raised on a stepped square base from which skeletal bodies with imploring gestures emerge, some bearing animal heads. The towering figure of Phra Malai with both hands lowered in front of the abdomen, clad in a pleated close-fitting sanghati, lavishly embroidered with diapered floral designs and medallions (pha lai), secured with a beaded sash. His serene face with a meditative expression marked by heavy-lidded downcast eyes set beneath arched brows, and full lips curved into a gentle smile, flanked by elongated earlobes, the hair arranged in tight curls.

Provenance: Galerie Hardt (established in 1976), Radevormwald, Germany, before 2020. Acquired by the gallery’s founder Peter Hardt (b. 1946) during his extensive travels in Asia, the first of which occurred during a formative world tour in 1973. Throughout his storied career, Peter Kienzle-Hardt organized countless exhibitions and participated in major international art fairs. He made many important contacts during this time and eventually met the Kienzle siblings, who shared his passion for Asian art and culture. A strong bond and deep friendship developed, ultimately leading to the creation of the Museum für Asiatische Kunst decades later in 2014. While the museum’s permanent exhibition predominantly comprised pieces from the Kienzle Family Collection, Peter Kienzle-Hardt supplemented it with objects from his own collection. Before his death in 2019, Horst Kienzle bequeathed his entire property to Peter and legally adopted him as his son, who has been using the name Peter Kienzle-Hardt ever since.
Condition: Good condition with old wear and casting irregularities, scattered nicks and surface scratches, some rubbing and light touchups to gilding, flaking to lacquer, and expected losses to extremities of some of the small figures. The bronze bearing a fine, naturally grown, dark patina.

Weight: 9.5 kg
Dimensions: Height 52.8 cm

Phra Malai's tale is widely recognized across Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Laos. The narrative revolves around a devout and benevolent monk who undertakes a remarkable journey into the depths of Hell, his purpose is to impart teachings and provide solace to the tormented inhabitants of the underworld. The present example is a particularly well-executed piece illustrating this legend, which was popular during the Rattanakosin period.

Buddhist images wearing such patterned robes, a symbol of royalty, were introduced during the reign of King Rama III (1824-1851), and disappeared thereafter. It is thus most likely that this sculpture was one such royal commission produced under King Rama III’s reign.

Literature comparison:
Compare a related piece illustrated by Jean Boisselier, La sculpture en Thailande, Fribourg, 1987, plate 141.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie’s London, 11 May 2016, lot 73
Price: GBP 2,500 or approx. EUR 4,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A parcel gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Phra Malai, Thailand, Rattanakosin period, early 19th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related form of the figure, the decorative style of his garment and the grim scene at his feet with emaciated bodies. Note the similar size (45 cm).

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