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A LARGE BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, LATE SUKHOTHAI TO EARLY AYUTTHAYA PERIOD
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2025年10月16日 开拍
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A LARGE BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, LATE SUKHOTHAI TO EARLY AYUTTHAYA PERIODExpert's note: Thai bronzes of this size and preservation are exceptionally rare, particularly those that are over 500 years old. It's challenging to imagine the immense scale of the complete sculpture to which this head belonged, standing at well over 2 meters tall. Despite centuries passing, it has retained all its spirit, a near-magical presence, a sense of tranquility, and, above all, its ability to inspire.Thailand, circa 15th-16th century. Heavily cast, this sizable head portrays Buddha's serenity and classic Sukhothai elements. With heavy-lidded eyes gazing downwards in blissful contemplation, his arched brow gives rise to a beaked nose, beneath which a gentle smile plays out across his lips. His fleshy jowls are framed by pendulous earlobes, while his short curls are well-articulated in symmetrical arrangement over his dome and ushnisha. A flame surmounts his crown, a beacon of his enlightened consciousness.Provenance: From a noted private collection, acquired in New York in 2019. Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Expected wear and casting irregularities. Obvious losses, traces of weathering, encrustations. Few minuscule nicks, light surface scratches, remnants of varnish. The bronze exhibiting a fine, naturally grown, lustrous, dark patina.Weight: 21.5 kg (incl. stand)Dimensions: Height 48.9 cm (excl. stand), 73.5 cm (incl. stand)With an associated stand. (2)Buddhist art produced during the Sukhothai and early Ayutthaya Kingdoms of North-central Thailand is distinguished by a remarkably unified and cohesive style. Often referred to as the 'Golden Age' of Thai art, this period was shaped by the kingdom's strong affiliation with Theravada Buddhism, which inspired the creation of serene and spiritually resonant images of the Buddha.Characteristic features of Sukhothai sculpture include oblong faces with full cheeks, subtly flared earlobes, and heavy-lidded eyes that tilt gently toward the nose, suggesting an introspective, meditative gaze. Despite its relatively brief duration, the Sukhothai Kingdom fostered a distinctive artistic school that has been likened to the Gupta period of India, both for its technical sophistication and its enduring influence on regional art.Sukhothai artists introduced an innovative iconographic approach by depicting the Buddha in four primary postures: standing, seated, walking, and reclining. An artistic convention that would shape Thai Buddhist sculpture for centuries. While religious texts provided strict iconographic guidelines, artists of the period adhered to these prescriptions while maintaining a fluidity of line, imbuing their works with distinctive dynamic qualities often described as 'fiery energy'.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related Sukhothai bronze head of Buddha with traces of gilding, 43 cm high, dated 2nd half 14th century, in the Walters Art Museum, accession number 54.2766. Compare a closely related bronze head of Buddha, 54 cm high, dated 14th-15th century, in the British Museum, registration number 1880.1002.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams New York, 16 March 2021, lot 320 Price: USD 27,812.50 or approx. EUR 29,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing : A copper alloy head of Buddha, Thailand, Sukhothai period, circa 1350-1400 Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling, manner of casting, and subject. Note the size (59.4 cm) and slightly earlier dating.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's New York, 19 March 2013, lot 418 Price: USD 30,000 or approx. EUR 35,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing : A large bronze head of Buddha, Thailand, Sukhothai, 15th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling, manner of casting, and subject. Note the size (49.6 cm) and missing flame.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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