Burmese Artist, Adoring Figure, 1880s, Carved Wood

The Sariputta monk ( Sariputra ), carved from solid wood: (except for the two feet) The rear drapery has been carved in one piece (see photo). Beautifully preserved, the patina is evident in the remnants of saffron, chalk and orange-red polychromy that blend with the persistent stucco on the wood. The posture and expression of the gaze are well enhanced by the right angle of the face, which is slightly raised. Burma (Myanmar), late Konbaung period, circa 1880. H 36 cm x D 35 cm x W 27 cm Provenance: Estate of collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau. Sold with certificate of provenance.