March Gallery Auction
Fri, Mar 20, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3369
Carved Burmese Soapstone Seated Buddha
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Carved Burmese Soapstone Seated Buddha.
Carved soapstone figure of Buddha seated in meditation on a shaped base, the hands resting in the lap in dhyana mudra. The figure depicted with elongated earlobes, stylized hair curls, and draped monastic robes falling in incised folds across the body. The stone showing natural mottled tones of cream, red, and brown with visible veining throughout. {Approximate dimensions: height 12 1/2 inches}
Provenance: Acquired at Butterfield’s, San Francisco, 2003.
Condition
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Acquired at Butterfield’s, San Francisco, 2003.
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