Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Jewellery, Oriental Works of Art and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 20 - 27 September 2021
Oriental Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 208
About this Item
A bronze figure of a crowned Buddha, Burma, 19th century
with smiling face and downcast eyes, seated in vajrasana with flames to each knee, his left hand resting on his lap holding an alms bowl, his right above with downturned palm, with engraved 'jewelled' cape and necklaces, wearing an elaborate crown with flaming ornaments to each side, raised on an engraved stepped throne, 34,4cm high
Provenance
Purchased 28.2.1997 from Gallerie de Chine, Shop 4, Dean Street Arcade, Corner Dean and Main Street, 7700, Newlands.