Ancient Khmer Bronze A KHMER BRONZE FIGURE OF A CROWNED BUDDHA, 13TH CENTURY - 23 cm

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Thailand or cambodia , Lopburi style. Cast standing atop a small plinth, the hands held in a variant combining the vitarka and abhaya mudra, wearing a cape with sampot and adorned with a sumptuous belt as well as large earrings and a tall, pointed crown. The back with a small ring for suspension. \r
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Provenance: \r
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Former Gérard Wahl-Boyer Collection (Paris) \r
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Acquired after at B o n h a m s - C o r n e t t e de Saint Cyr by SEAC\r
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Condition: \r
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Extensive wear with signs of weathering and erosion, and residue of gilt on the crown. Fine, naturally grown, dark patina, with areas of cuprite and malachite encrustations. \r
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Dimensions: Height 23. 3 cm (excl. base) , 28. 5 cm (incl. base) \r
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Mounted on a modern stand. \r
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Type: Closely related\r
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Auction: C h r i s t i e ’s New York, 21 September 2007, lot 287\r
Price: USD 21,600 or approx. EUR 28,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at this time \r
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