A LARGE LACQUERED SANDSTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA, 16th – 17th CENTURYThailand, 16th - 17th century. The serene face with arched eyebrows above heavy-lidded eyes, a broad nose, and full lips forming a benevolent smile, flanked by long pendulous earlobes, the hair in tight curls surmounted by the domed ushnisha. Mounted to a modern wood and metal stand. Condition: With wear, chips, and losses. Overall presenting well. Provenance: From a French private collection, according to the current owner acquired in 2006 at Drouot, Paris. Dimensions: Height c. 55 cm (incl. the stand)