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| Thai sculpture sells for $674,500 |
NEW YORK---Bonhams established a world record price for a
Mon Dvaravati bronze sculpture when the stunning circa 8th century
Eilenberg Buddha sold for $674,500 at Bonhams Himalayan, Indian & Southeast Asian Art sale, September 11 in New York. Eclipsing its previous record by more than three times, the rare
Thai sculpture soared past its $250,000-350,000 estimate, and an international field of private collectors and institutions vied for it. The
winning bidder was institution with a strong holding in important Southeast Asian art. [
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