A BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, THAILAND, SUKHOTHAI, 14TH - 15TH CENTURYSeated in dhyanasana on a plain, short base, his right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, the left hand resting on his lap, dressed in a samghati. His face with a serene expression, incised eyes below gently arched eyebrows, aquiline nose, smiling lips, flanked by elongated earlobes, the hair curled in tight snail shells and surmounted by a flaming ushnisha.Provenance: Copenhagen trade, Denmark.Condition: Good conditionmensurate with age, showing some wear, few nicks and dents, a small crack to the base, a metal fill to the knee, and expected casting flaws. Naturally grown, even patina. The statue displays a remarkable presence overall.Weight: 5,478 gDimensions: Height 42 cmAuction resultparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: London, 2 October 2012, lot 213Price: GBP 16,250 or approx.EUR 26,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A bronze seated figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, Thailand, Sukothai style, 14th/15th CenturyExpert remark:pare the closely related pose, hair dress, face, and dress. Note the size (60 cm).