made by: Purchase at Bangkok 1970 condition: fair to good considering age . Some deterioration of metal under neck. Much of gold finish peeled off. Metal is a soft variety...most likely bronze.
It is 13.5" high (exclusive of wood block) and 8" wide where the gown flares
Hello, this item is a Rattanakosin Period Buddha figure from Thailand, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Standing 13.5 inches high (excluding the base) and 8 inches wide at the flare of the gown, it is finely cast in a soft metal—most likely bronze—and retains remnants of its original gilding. The high crown and ornamental detailing are characteristic of Thai courtly representations of the Buddha, particularly in the style that flourished under royal patronage during the early Rattanakosin (Bangkok) era. The condition is fair to good, with visible surface wear, metal corrosion under the neck, and extensive loss of gilded finish.
Despite the wear, this piece remains an evocative example of devotional Thai bronze sculpture and appeals to collectors of Southeast Asian religious art. Its value is enhanced by its traditional aesthetic and historical placement within a respected stylistic school. Based on comparable sales and market trends, a conservative auction estimate would place this item between $400 and $800 USD.