Tara Khmer Revival Bronze Statue, ca. 1910–1950
Standing Tara in Khmer revival style, Cambodia, ca. 1910–1950.
Bronze figure with natural aged patina and the characteristic lotus resting on the right shoulder. Elegant tribhanga pose inspired by classical Khmer aesthetics.
Valuation Summary
This Khmer revival bronze statue of Tara was examined using museum-grade analytical methods, including surface microscopy and UV-based patina assessment. The bronze shows natural mineralised oxidation, stable brown–black copper oxide layers and authentic ageing consistent with early 20th-century production. Casting technique and interior structure match Khmer revival workshop methods used between ca. 1910 and 1950.
Material: bronze alloy
Technique: hollow-cast, hand-finished details
Size: 67 cm high × 16 cm wide
Period: early 20th century (Khmer revival)
Region: Cambodia
Condition: natural aged patina, stable surface, no modern repainting
Retail valuation: €1.200
Tara Khmer Revival Bronze Statue, ca. 1910–1950
Description
This bronze sculpture represents Tara, the lotus-bearing form. The deity stands in a graceful Khmer tribhanga posture, with the lotus bud resting on the right shoulder, a defining iconographic feature of Padmapani imagery.
The work belongs to the Khmer revival period (ca. 1910–1950), when Cambodian and regional ateliers recreated classical Angkor-inspired figures for temples, collectors and early 20th-century export markets. The surface shows natural, mineralised patina with brown and dark oxide layers, consistent with long-term ageing of bronze.
The crown, jewellery bands and drapery follow late-Angkor design conventions, while the elegant proportions and smooth contours reflect early 20th-century craftsmanship. This piece was originally acquired in San Francisco around 1980, aligning with the wider circulation of Khmer revival bronzes during that period.
A refined and expressive representation of Padmapani, suitable for collectors of Southeast Asian art and Khmer-inspired bronze sculpture.
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