A bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni

Description:

Burma, Mandalay period, 19th c.
H. 67,5 cm
Seated in vajrasana on a shape base with his right hand in bhumisparshamudra while the left rests on his lap, wearing pleated samghati, his face with serence expression, smiling lips, elongated elongated earlobes and ushnisha.
Acquired by Bayer AG from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg prior to 1930 - Partial age damage and surface change due to many years of presentation in the park.
This lot is subject to standard taxation: a premium of 24.5 % will be charged on the hammer price. Statutory VAT is payable on the hammer price plus premium.