Burmese Gilded Wood Sitting Buddha Statue - 182 mm
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Gilded wood Sitting Buddha Statue from Burmese culture, dating to the Second Millennium AD, in good condition with preserved antique patina, measuring 182 × 135 × 86 mm, acquired in 1995 in Paris from a gallery/antique dealer with provenance from France and Dr. István Zelnik’s collection, authenticity Original/official, and shipment restricted to the EU (not to the United States).
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Description from the seller
A gilded wood sitting Buddha idol talisman from the ancient Burmese culture, Second millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved.
Purchased mid 90's in Paris by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market.
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not be able to ship this item outside of the EU nor to the United States.
Provenance :
This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Art collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
A gilded wood sitting Buddha idol talisman from the ancient Burmese culture, Second millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved.
Purchased mid 90's in Paris by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market.
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not be able to ship this item outside of the EU nor to the United States.
Provenance :
This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Art collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Details
Culture
Burmese
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Sitting Buddha Statue
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Gilded Wood
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
182 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
135 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
86 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
