A red lacquer figure of Buddha, Burma, 18th/19th century
(2)Estimate $4,000 – $6,000
THE TOM SCHRECKER COLLECTION, SYDNEY
seated in dhyanasana with right hand lowered in bhumisparshamudra, the left in dhyanamudra, the face with benign expression and long earlobes, and the tightly curled hair surmounted by a removable wood conical usnisa, traces of gilding, wood stand
(2)
88 cm high
- Lot Sold $3,500 (Hammer Price)
- $4,270 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The tips of some curls on the head chipped off. Repair to the right arm at the elbow and across the fingers where they touch the right leg. Some areas of the base broken off and reglued leaving cracks and a hole approx 3cm by 3cm and with related cracks extending to the base of the figure. Traces of glue filling the cracks.
Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |
AU0794 |
31 Mar 2015 - 1 Apr 2015 |
Melbourne
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