About this lot

Origin: Southeast Asian, possibly Khmer or Thai Origin

Dimensions: Bust 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 16 1/2″

Condition: Patina Throughout the Piece

Additional Information: This bronze bust portrays a serene figure with an elongated, tapering headdress and a bare chest adorned with necklace like ornaments. Hollow within and terminating at the hips, the sculpture rests on a simple black painted wooden base from which it is currently detached. The surface carries a soft green patina that speaks to age and long exposure.

The refined features and elegant proportions suggest a celestial being known in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, often identified as an Apsara. Subtle stylistic cues hint at Khmer influence, placing the work within the broader artistic vocabulary of Southeast Asia and aligning it with sculpture from Cambodia or Thailand. The piece retains a quiet presence that reflects both its devotional associations and the enduring grace of regional bronze casting.

Lot details

Lot
1064
Category
Display Objects › Busts
Closed
July 10, 2026

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