Description The head with a serene expression, ridged eyebrows, half-closed eyes, broad nose, pouting lips underlined by a fine mustache, elongated earlobes, the hair arranged in tight curls surmounted by an ushnisha. Note the unusually expressive molding and carving work overall. Expert’s note The prominently delineated features are characteristic of the Haripunjaya style and recall the Dvaravati school of sculpture. For another example, see Hiram W. Woodward, Jr., The Sacred Sculpture of Thailand: The Alexander B. Griswold Collection, The Walters Art Gallery, USA, 1997, page 130, fig. 132. Video link https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/iyoocnl6pkihh3fsekl2h/h?rlkey=f4aghmu0gu7b67k1hwl8v9khr&dl=0 Provenance: From an old French private collection. A notable collector from Belgium, acquired from the above via the French auction market. Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, minor losses, nicks, cracks, signs of weathering and erosion, encrustations. Weight: 5.8 kg Dimensions: Height 26 cm (the head), 39 cm (incl. mounting) Mounted on a modern metal stand. Auction result comparison: Auction result comparison Type: Closely related Auction: S o t h e b y ’s New York, 19 March 2008, lot 257 Estimate: USD 8,000 or approx. EUR 10,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: Stucco Head of Buddha, Thailand, Haripunjaya Expert remark: Compare the related facial features and hair. #ExclusiveCabinetofCuriosities