A LARGE BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM Thailand, 17^th-18^th century. Seated in maravijaya with the right hand lowered in bhumisparsa mudra and the left resting in his lap, wearing a sanghati draped over his left shoulder. His serene face with downcast eyes, arched brows, and full lips, flanked by long pendulous earlobes. The hair arranged in tight curls with a high ushnisha.

Provenance: From the collection of Godfried Wauters, who has been active in the Belgian trade for over 40 years. He has built a substantial art collection including Chinese and Buddhist sculptures, significantly expanding on the collection already built by his late father Gustaaf Wauters (1905-1992).
Condition: Good condition with some old wear and casting flaws, losses, minor nicks and dents. Remnants of ancient varnish, pigment, and gilt, the base and one leg possibly with minor old repair.

Dimensions: Height 84 cm

Auction result comparison: Compare a related bronze figure, 88 cm high, dated 16^th-17^th century, at Christie’s Paris on 12 June 2012, lot 321, sold for EUR 46,600.