A THAI BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, AYUTTHAYA KINGDOMThailand, 17th century. Cast standing in samabhanga, the right hand raised in abhaya mudra and the left elegantly lowered at the side, wearing a long samghati robe secured with a belt around his hips and covering his left shoulder. The face showing a serene expression with downcast eyes below elegantly arched brows, flanked by elongated earlobes, the hair in tight curls over the ushnisha surmounted by a flame. The bronze with a fine, solid patina with malachite encrustations.Provenance: RD collection, Paris, France. Acquired in the trade in Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco.Condition: Good condition,mensurate with age. Extensive wear and some weathering, minor losses, few nicks, light scratches, and cracks.Weight: 1,254 g (incl. stand)Dimensions: Height 33.7 cm (excl. stand), 42.8 cm (incl. stand)Mounted to a modern wood stand. (2)Auction resultparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Galerie Zacke, Vienna, 6 March 2021, lot 724Price: EUR 5,688 or approx.EUR 6,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Thai bronze figure of Buddha, Ayutthaya kingdomExpert remark:pare the related pose, robe, period, patina, and size (34.6 cm). Note the different headdress.