Search 0
15,084  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 33 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
33 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1131533
FOR SALE
£350
Email Phone
Save
Late C19th Bronze Chinese or Thai Buddha Study .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €410     $445
£350
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

Sellingantiques Verified Since Feb 2013
Browse dealers 370 items
  • About Us
    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
  • Trade Associations
    M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1131533
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Late C19th Bronze Chinese or Thai Buddha Study .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th bronze Chinese or Thai Buddha .

Depicted seated in dhyanasana pose on a lotus throne , the right hand touching the earth in bhumispara mudra , the left hand held open across the lap . Benign facial expression, depicted wearing a traditional sanghati robe .

Having an aged patination to the surface.

H 10”

W 6”

D 4”

China c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Antique Bronze Buddha Statue to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1131533
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 253
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C19th bronze Chinese or Thai Buddha .
“
Depicted seated in dhyanasana pose on a lotus throne , the right hand touching the earth in bhumispara mudra , the left hand held open across the lap.
M Lees and Sons

. Benign facial expression, depicted wearing a traditional sanghati robe .

Having an aged patination to the surface.

H 10”

W 6”

D 4”

China c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Antique Bronze Buddha Statue to the 19th Century.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131533
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 253
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne.
1 / 13
Archive I A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne.

Late C19th Bronze Chinese or Thai Buddha Study .

Archive II A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View XII
Archive XIII A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne. View XIII
Enlarged Archival View
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,601
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
View Dealer Info
Location: Tower House, 1 Castle Place, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NB, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified
Feb 2013
For Sale
370
Sold
1,601
A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne.
Late C19th bronze Chinese or Thai Buddha study .
Ref: SA1131533
A late 19th-century cast bronze Buddha figure depicted in a seated lotus position on an engraved lotus throne.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese / Asian Antiques
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsLotus pedestal, Robed drapery, Ushnisha headform, Mudra hand gesture
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

During the 19th century, bronze Buddha figures were crafted across East and Southeast Asia for temple veneration, personal shrines, and scholarly display. These sculptures adhere to traditional iconography, depicting symbolic hand gestures known as mudras and seated postures on lotus pedestals.

Most antique Asian bronze statues were produced using the lost-wax casting technique, which allowed for detailed drapery, facial expressions, and ornate base motifs. Once cast, the figures were finished with hand chasing, engraving, and surface patination.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display genuine surface wear, uneven patination, and gentle oxidisation within carved recesses. The underside often reveals hand-finished casting core remnants, tool marks, or evidence of traditional sealing plates.

Interior designers position bronze figures on neutral wooden sideboards, curated bookshelf arrangements, or fireplace mantels to introduce texture and historic provenance. Placing the sculpture against soft, organic backdrops highlights its dark metalwork and sculpted silhouette.

Dust bronze sculptures gently using a dry, soft-bristle brush or microfibre cloth without applying chemical solvents or abrasive polishers. To preserve the original patina and prevent unwanted oxidisation, keep the object in a dry environment away from high humidity.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories