A BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA, SUKHOTHAI Thailand, 15^th-16^th century. Finely cast, his serene face with heavy-lidded downcast eyes below elegantly arched brows, his full lips forming a gentle smile, flanked by long pendulous earlobes. The hair arranged in right curls surmounted by a domed ushnisha and flame.

Provenance: French trade.
Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Wear and casting flaws. Few minuscule losses. Minor signs of weathering and erosion. Superb, natural patina with decent cuprite encrustations.

Dimensions: Height 20 cm (excl. base) and 28.5 cm (incl. base)
Weight: 1,674 g

Mounted on a modern stand. (2)

The spiritual transcendence of Buddha Shakyamuni has been well captured by the artist. In deep meditation with his eyes half-closed, the Buddha shows great serenity. The deep brown natural patina enhances this. The tip of the nose slightly pointed downwards and up-curling extended earlobes place this head firmly in the Sukhothai tradition.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie's London, 11 May 2016, lot 94
Price: GBP 20,000 or approx. EUR 27,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A fine bronze head of Buddha, Thailand, Sukhothai period, 15^th century
Expert remarks: Compare the closely related features, particularly the eyes, brows, nose, and ears, as well as the serene expression and deep patina. Note the larger size (33 cm).