Thailand – Kingdom of Ayutthaya Bronze / copper alloy Significant fragment of a standing bronze Buddha. - 38 cm
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Important fragment of a standing bronze Buddha attributed to the Ayutthaya kingdom in central Thailand, dating to the 16th to early 17th century, in good condition, with dimensions 38 cm high, 15.5 cm wide and 6.7 cm deep, authenticity Original.
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Important fragment of a standing bronze Buddha figure, attributed to the Ayutthaya kingdom, in central Thailand, and probably datable from the 16th to the first half of the 17th century.
Despite its fragmentary state, this sculpture retains a particularly strong presence. The head and upper body are remarkably legible and concentrate the main characteristics of the sculptural language of Ayutthaya's middle period.
The face, of great serenity, features lowered eyes beneath long eyebrow arches, a straight and slender nose, a delicately drawn mouth and long earlobes. The hair is treated as a multitude of small tight curls surrounding an elevated uṣṇīṣa extended by a tall crown flame, a major characteristic of Thai Buddhist statuary.
The monastic garment is rendered with great economy of line and closely fits the body. The preserved folds of the drapery, the slender silhouette and the sobriety of the modeling still attest to the heritage of the Sukhothai tradition, integrated here into the vocabulary proper to Ayutthaya sculpture.
The sculpture is made in hollow bronze with a core. Ancient fractures allow observation of the internal structure and traces of core material in places. The surface shows a beautiful old patina from dark brown to black, nuanced with brown tones and dotted with green oxides and earthy inlays.
The fragmentary state does not hamper the readability of the work: on the contrary, the preservation of the face, head and torso gives this piece a sculptural and almost archaeological presence that is particularly appealing. The significant old losses emphasize the silhouette without altering the essential stylistic elements that allow its attribution.
The characteristics of the face, hair, uṣṇīṣa and the crown flame find convincing correspondences in Thai museum collections dedicated to the middle Ayutthaya period.
An ancient sculpture of character, simultaneously decorative and historically representative of one of the great traditions of Thai Buddhist bronze.
Dimensions without base: 38 × 15.5 × 6.7 cm.
Weight without base: 2 kg.
Height with base: 44.5 cm. Base: 16.5 × 8 cm.
video link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/f5aqs5bc5th0c4hy0myyq/ALaogdQuyDhwjmha8aCnJQg?rlkey=r5h1s5xspygh8o5840yizoyij&dl=0
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MIMOSA SA — EXPERTISE, RESEARCH AND TRANSMISSION
For more than 26 years, I have been working as an art dealer specializing in ancient Asian arts. My work is not simply to offer objects: it is to observe them, to understand them, to study them and to document them before passing them to a new collector.
Each work presented by Mimosa SA undergoes thorough examination. Depending on its nature, this study may concern the iconography, the style, the proportions, the material, the execution techniques, surface traces, patina, the condition, restorations, provenance as well as relevant bibliographic, museum or archaeological comparisons. When justified, additional scientific analyses may also be undertaken.
Our approach rests on the experience of sight, gained from direct contact with the works for over two decades, but also on methodical and constantly renewed research. We always favor a cautious, coherent and argued attribution rather than a seductive but insufficiently substantiated assertion.
Transparency is at the heart of our approach. The wear, gaps, accidents, ancient restorations or more recent interventions are reported as precisely as possible. When an attribution carries uncertainty or remains a working hypothesis, it is clearly presented as such.
Present on Catawiki since 2016, we have chosen to maintain a regular selection of works there in order to meet international collectors who value authenticity, knowledge and quality of documentation.
Each acquisition is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued under our professional responsibility. For the most important works, this certificate takes the form of a genuine study dossier gathering the main technical, stylistic, iconographic, historical and bibliographic observations made during our research.
The same standard applies to shipping. Over the years, we have developed a packaging method adapted to old, fragile, heavy or complex-shaped objects. Each work is protected, immobilized and carefully packaged, according to its material and its particularities. The shipping costs correspond to the real needs for protection, handling, insurance and secure transport. Shipping is never regarded as a source of commercial profit.
Acquiring a work from Mimosa SA is to receive a selected, studied, described, documented and prepared object with the same care that we would wish for a work destined for our own collection.
Translated by Google TranslateImportant fragment of a standing bronze Buddha figure, attributed to the Ayutthaya kingdom, in central Thailand, and probably datable from the 16th to the first half of the 17th century.
Despite its fragmentary state, this sculpture retains a particularly strong presence. The head and upper body are remarkably legible and concentrate the main characteristics of the sculptural language of Ayutthaya's middle period.
The face, of great serenity, features lowered eyes beneath long eyebrow arches, a straight and slender nose, a delicately drawn mouth and long earlobes. The hair is treated as a multitude of small tight curls surrounding an elevated uṣṇīṣa extended by a tall crown flame, a major characteristic of Thai Buddhist statuary.
The monastic garment is rendered with great economy of line and closely fits the body. The preserved folds of the drapery, the slender silhouette and the sobriety of the modeling still attest to the heritage of the Sukhothai tradition, integrated here into the vocabulary proper to Ayutthaya sculpture.
The sculpture is made in hollow bronze with a core. Ancient fractures allow observation of the internal structure and traces of core material in places. The surface shows a beautiful old patina from dark brown to black, nuanced with brown tones and dotted with green oxides and earthy inlays.
The fragmentary state does not hamper the readability of the work: on the contrary, the preservation of the face, head and torso gives this piece a sculptural and almost archaeological presence that is particularly appealing. The significant old losses emphasize the silhouette without altering the essential stylistic elements that allow its attribution.
The characteristics of the face, hair, uṣṇīṣa and the crown flame find convincing correspondences in Thai museum collections dedicated to the middle Ayutthaya period.
An ancient sculpture of character, simultaneously decorative and historically representative of one of the great traditions of Thai Buddhist bronze.
Dimensions without base: 38 × 15.5 × 6.7 cm.
Weight without base: 2 kg.
Height with base: 44.5 cm. Base: 16.5 × 8 cm.
video link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/f5aqs5bc5th0c4hy0myyq/ALaogdQuyDhwjmha8aCnJQg?rlkey=r5h1s5xspygh8o5840yizoyij&dl=0
Seller's Story
MIMOSA SA — EXPERTISE, RESEARCH AND TRANSMISSION
For more than 26 years, I have been working as an art dealer specializing in ancient Asian arts. My work is not simply to offer objects: it is to observe them, to understand them, to study them and to document them before passing them to a new collector.
Each work presented by Mimosa SA undergoes thorough examination. Depending on its nature, this study may concern the iconography, the style, the proportions, the material, the execution techniques, surface traces, patina, the condition, restorations, provenance as well as relevant bibliographic, museum or archaeological comparisons. When justified, additional scientific analyses may also be undertaken.
Our approach rests on the experience of sight, gained from direct contact with the works for over two decades, but also on methodical and constantly renewed research. We always favor a cautious, coherent and argued attribution rather than a seductive but insufficiently substantiated assertion.
Transparency is at the heart of our approach. The wear, gaps, accidents, ancient restorations or more recent interventions are reported as precisely as possible. When an attribution carries uncertainty or remains a working hypothesis, it is clearly presented as such.
Present on Catawiki since 2016, we have chosen to maintain a regular selection of works there in order to meet international collectors who value authenticity, knowledge and quality of documentation.
Each acquisition is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued under our professional responsibility. For the most important works, this certificate takes the form of a genuine study dossier gathering the main technical, stylistic, iconographic, historical and bibliographic observations made during our research.
The same standard applies to shipping. Over the years, we have developed a packaging method adapted to old, fragile, heavy or complex-shaped objects. Each work is protected, immobilized and carefully packaged, according to its material and its particularities. The shipping costs correspond to the real needs for protection, handling, insurance and secure transport. Shipping is never regarded as a source of commercial profit.
Acquiring a work from Mimosa SA is to receive a selected, studied, described, documented and prepared object with the same care that we would wish for a work destined for our own collection.
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Culture
Thailand – Kingdom of Ayutthaya
Century/timeframe
XVIe – première moitié du XVIIe siècle
Name of object
Significant fragment of a standing bronze Buddha.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze / copper alloy
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
38 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2022
Width
15.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
Depth
6.7 cm
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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.
