RON BROWNSON ESTATE AUCTION 2
Wednesday, 22 October - Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Thai bronze Buddha head fragment, mounted on wooden stand, H.320mm, some traces of gilding

Estimate $800

Lot Details

Provenance: From the collection of the late Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki curator - Ron Brownson (1952-2023). Purchased: Webb’s Decorative Arts August online sale - 17 August 2021 - Lot 373.

Thai bronze Buddha head fragment, mounted on wooden stand, H.320mm, some traces of gilding Image 1++
Thai bronze Buddha head fragment, mounted on wooden stand, H.320mm, some traces of gilding Image 1++
Thai bronze Buddha head fragment, mounted on wooden stand, H.320mm, some traces of gilding Image 1++
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