Very Large Carved Tibetan Buddha Head

Large pair of carved wood Buddha heads. Great patina to wood and great off-white coloring. Very good condition.

A very large gold Thai standing Buddha featuring intricate inset glass detailing. Supported by a later custom wooden stand

18th century Tibetan bronze Shakyamuni Buddha A rare and important bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. This statue is seated on a beaded lotus base. ...

A very cool hand carved vintage Buddha head in teal bakelite on a rosewood stand, circa 1970s. The carved figure is a representation of Gautama Bud...

What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essentially of a model eyeball to which are attached strings and pulleys to duplicate the line force of the muscles. We think this example is most likely French from the early 20th century. The base is marble with paw feet. It’s also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes additional parts to set the mechanics up in a different way. In the pictures above the strings are attached to a keyboard. The alternative replaces the keyboard with string guide with a dozen hanging tubular weights. This is one of the largest and most decorative examples we have seen. I have only seen pictures of ophthalmotropes and never one this fine and complete. It’s as rare and impressive show piece. This item was also used in the movie Knives Out,

Introducing our exceptional moose head, a magnificent statement piece that commands attention with its impressive size and flawless condition. Expertly mounted and meticulously maint...