A LARGE LACQUERED PINK SANDSTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA,... Lot n° 391

A LARGE LACQUERED PINK SANDSTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA, AVA STYLE, BURMA, 17TH CENTURY Superbly sculpted from pink sandstone and covered in a dark reddish-brown lacquer. The sensitively modeled serene face with benevolent eyes, a broad nose, full lips forming a subtle smile, and slender gently arching brows. The hair is smooth, toped by a raised ushnisha, and the earlobes are elongated, extending down to the remnants of the shoulder. Provenance: From a private collection in Luxembourg, acquired by repute between 1970 and 1980. Luxembourg private collection, acquired from the above. Condition: Good condition with wear, losses, signs of weathering and erosion, small nicks here and there, and remnants of gilding. Weight: 15.6 kg (incl. stand) Dimensions: Height 43.5 cm (incl. stand), 32.5 cm (excl. stand) Mounted on a modern stand. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s Amsterdam, 31 October 2006, lot 541 Price: EUR 5,040 or approx. EUR 7,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A Burmese, Ava style, brownish lacquered stone head of Buddha Shakyamuni, 17th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject and similar modeling. Note the slightly larger size (38 cm).