Bouddha - Folk art - 19th c. - Sculpture - Laos
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Wooden Buddha sculpture in lacquer and gilt, Lao folk art from the 19th century, standing 18 cm tall (7 cm wide, 4 cm deep), unsigned and without a stand, in good condition and over 200 years old.
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Buddha
Laos, 19th century, folk work
Laquered and gilded wood
Height 18 cm
In the 19th century, Laos, fragmented among the kingdoms of Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Champassak under Siamese suzerainty, sees its artistic production maintain itself at the heart of provincial monasteries (wat). Rural popular handicraft moves away from rigid court canons to favor a direct votive expression, hastily carved in local wood by monk-sculptors. These domestic or monastic pieces are characterized by expressive schematism, where lacquer work and gilding serve as a ritual offering more than ornament, bearing witness to a Theravada devotion deeply rooted in daily Lao life.
This monoxylous sculpture depicting the Buddha seated on a high pedestal with geometric registers and motifs of stylized lotus petals. The right hand is sketched in bhumisparsha mudra (earth witness gesture), while the left hand rests in the lap. The face with half-closed eyelids shows a serene expression, crowned by a slender, beaded conical ushnisha. The work preserves its original polychromy with traces of red lacquer and gold leaf, presenting a beautiful patina of use.
Condition: Good overall condition for its age. Some chips, cracks and losses.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection, Portugal
Shipped with UPS and insurance
Seller's Story
Kanaka The Collection is a Portugal-based web gallery specialising in Asian art, with a particular focus on the arts of Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience and passion for Asian art, we offer a carefully curated selection of sculptures, ceramics and works of art from across Asia, chosen for their artistic quality, authenticity and historical interest.
Every piece is professionally packed, and we ship worldwide to collectors and institutions.
We remain personally available to collectors before and after each acquisition.
Translated by Google TranslateBuddha
Laos, 19th century, folk work
Laquered and gilded wood
Height 18 cm
In the 19th century, Laos, fragmented among the kingdoms of Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Champassak under Siamese suzerainty, sees its artistic production maintain itself at the heart of provincial monasteries (wat). Rural popular handicraft moves away from rigid court canons to favor a direct votive expression, hastily carved in local wood by monk-sculptors. These domestic or monastic pieces are characterized by expressive schematism, where lacquer work and gilding serve as a ritual offering more than ornament, bearing witness to a Theravada devotion deeply rooted in daily Lao life.
This monoxylous sculpture depicting the Buddha seated on a high pedestal with geometric registers and motifs of stylized lotus petals. The right hand is sketched in bhumisparsha mudra (earth witness gesture), while the left hand rests in the lap. The face with half-closed eyelids shows a serene expression, crowned by a slender, beaded conical ushnisha. The work preserves its original polychromy with traces of red lacquer and gold leaf, presenting a beautiful patina of use.
Condition: Good overall condition for its age. Some chips, cracks and losses.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection, Portugal
Shipped with UPS and insurance
Seller's Story
Kanaka The Collection is a Portugal-based web gallery specialising in Asian art, with a particular focus on the arts of Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience and passion for Asian art, we offer a carefully curated selection of sculptures, ceramics and works of art from across Asia, chosen for their artistic quality, authenticity and historical interest.
Every piece is professionally packed, and we ship worldwide to collectors and institutions.
We remain personally available to collectors before and after each acquisition.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Laos
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
Bouddha - Folk art - 19th c.
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
18 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
4 cm
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