Fire-Gilded Bronze Buddha Statue – Nepal, ca. 1850 – 1900
Origin: Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), ca. 1850–1900
Material: Bronze with remains of original 24 kt fire gilding (mercury amalgam technique)
Technique: Hand-cast in traditional lost-wax method with deeply chased floral robe motifs
Condition: Natural dark patina with preserved gilding traces in recesses, no modern restoration
TAX (1stbuddha Valuation Summary)
Examined with UV light and microscope using museum-grade analytical methods.
Material: Bronze with remains of original 24 kt gold leaf, applied by traditional mercury amalgam technique.
Period: ca. 1850 – 1900 • Region: Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Condition: Original patina, traces of fire gilding, no modern interventions.
Retail valuation (1stbuddha): €3.800 – €5.500
Fire-Gilded Bronze Buddha Statue – Nepal, ca. 1850 – 1900
Description
This finely cast Buddha statue originates from Nepal and dates to around 1850–1900.
The figure is modeled in classic Kathmandu style, with a serene expression and a delicately engraved robe decorated with scrolling lotus and tendril motifs.
Microscopic inspection confirms the presence of authentic 24 kt fire gilding, applied by the traditional mercury-amalgam process.
The surface exhibits the typical sintered texture, natural oxidation, and micro-porous transitions that develop only in historical gilding.
Over time, the gilded areas have oxidized into a deep brown patina, while gold remains visible in protected recesses around the head, lips, and robe folds.
The casting shows a single-block construction with traces of the inner clay core and genuine age patination inside the base.
No signs of modern tooling, lacquer, or restoration are present.
This is a representative and authentic Nepalese temple sculpture from the 19th century.
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