Online August Auction (Sale #268)

Chinese Gilt Sandstone Buddha Head on Marble Plinth

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Start price: $25

Estimated price: $50 - $100

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Description

Chinese Gilt Sandstone Buddha Head on Marble Plinth

20th century red sandstone head of Buddha having gold leaf applied to its face and ears, mounted to a marble plinth; wired as a lamp; together with a Chinese Han Dynasty Style Bronze Lamp and Figurine Assortment, Lamp having a patinated copper alloy depicting a person riding the back of a phoenix with a shade depicting a sacred mountain that would rest on a platform supported by the phoenix; an archaic script inscription on the phoenix back as well as two figurines including a painted terracotta tomb attendant and Mingqi duck; together with a Chinese Song Style Dragon Candle Stand, Trumpet shaped stoneware candle stand having applied relief dragon under a brown glaze; together with a 20th century lacquered papier mache jar having a floral panel

Condition: Very Good, minor chips at neck; wear to gold, especially on ears; overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; working; we cannot guarantee the operation

Height: 18 inches, Length: 10 inches, Width: 8 inches (top of light fixture)

Category: Decorative Arts > Asian

Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly.

Approximate Sale Time: 12:02 pm CST

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Condition: Very Good, minor chips at neck; wear to gold, especially on ears; overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; working; we cannot guarantee the operation

Dimensions: 18 x 8 x 10 in