19th C Indian Bronze Figure, 8900

Very beautiful Indian bronze Buddha in a classic form that goes back a thousand years, this one is t least 18/19th, and likely earlier. 6.25 inches tall, height on custom stand is 8....

Compelling, large Burmese Buddha. It is unique in many ways.  First, it looks like a specific person (as opposed to a sculpture of a generic figure), which is never ever done when sculpting a Buddha statue.  Second, is it figure looks European. the facial features look European, the body shape and the way the body is sitting look European, and the tunic the figure is wearing looks more European than it looks Asian.  It has a rare and beautiful "lotus" cap finial that I've never seen on a Burmese Buddha(or any Buddha) before. A real mystery. Looks to be at least 18/19thC. Everyone has a strong reaction when they see him-they smile.  Sits a full 19 inches tall-extremely large for this type of bronze. Retains an almost untouched chocolate brown patina.  My gut tells me that at some time during the English occupation in the 18th or early 19th century either had this Buddha specially commissioned, or was given this Buddha as a special gift by either a major Temple or spiritual leader, or by a significant political leader of that time and place. in breaking with long spiritual tradition, they had the person's image and Anglo heritage melded with a  Shan style Buddha...

Extraordinary solid cast Indian bronze goddess. Head to toe, the height is 9.25. Atop the custom base, the total height is 14 1/8". Very well sculpted and crisply cast. The custom st...

Very early Thai bronze Buddha head from the 9th/10thC. It has a sensitivity and finesse not often found in such early SE Asian sculptures. It ...

Superb 15/16thC Northern Thai bronze Buddha on custom base. This piece measures 5.5" tall and 6.75" on its custom base. Exquisite face, strong spiritual feel-almost glows. Very hard ...

Masterpiece 15th century Northern Thai bronze Buddha. This is the best of the best. Traces of gilding in the crevices of the hair, behind the ears, etcetera. The casting is crisp, the sculpting shows great finesse and depth, the patina is beautiful and complex and desirable, the proportions are classic, and the face as deep and serene and beautiful as any you will find on any Buddha. It is extremely large and is the largest high-end period bronze Buddha from Thailand I have ever had the pleasure of offering at 31 inches tall and in the range of 50 to 60 pounds (most of the clay core scooped out) (Outstanding provenance -from the personal collection of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) founder of the Ishtar gate...

Burmese wooden standing figure. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 64 C.M. / Width 21 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall. 100% satisfaction and authenticity...

Burmese wooden standing figure. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 77.5 C.M. / Width 21.5 C.M. (size excluding stand) Condition: Nice condition overall (some exp...

Burmese wooden standing figure. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 63 C.M. / Width 17.5 C.M. Condition: Some expected degradation due to its age. 100% Satisfact...

An high quality bronze sculpture of Buddha hand-crafted in China in late 19th century. It has normal signs of use and age.

Burmese wooden sitting figure. Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, early 19th century Size: Height 54 C.M. / Width 31 C.M. Condition: Nice condition ove...

Burmese wooden figure climbing the tree. Age: Burma, Late Mandalay Period, late 19th century Size: Height 78.5 C.M. / Width 32 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected ...