Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #133

Myanmar (Burma) Carved Wood Buddhist Monk Sculpture

Monk shown standing on a lotus pedestal, having both carved and applied details with blue finish throughout and red finish on portions of garments; constructed in segments and joined by pegs, having painted wood base

Estimate: $400 - $600

Hammer Price: $600

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 30 inches, Width: 13 1/4 inches, Depth: 5 1/4 inches

Condition: Good to Fair, overall moderate wear consistent with age, material and normal use; repairs; missing a finger; areas of deterioration and finish thinning / loss throughout; stress cracks following wood grain and areas of separation in original seams; chip to end of nose; dirt / debris accumulation

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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