Antique Buddha statue | wood

The wooden Buddha statues grouped under this label come from former private collections or from the Claude de Marteau collection and are characterized by traditional craftsmanship and a natural patina formed over time. Carved in various workshops across Asia, they generally display a meditative expression, simple modeling and restrained lines that reflect the aesthetic of historical Buddhist productions.

The aging of the wood — variations in tone, traces of use or ritual wear — gives these sculptures a sought-after authenticity and attests to their long journey through collections assembled between the 1960s and the 1980s, sometimes acquired from specialized dealers. This label therefore brings together a coherent ensemble of antique wooden statues, each bearing the distinctive characteristics and patina shaped by its own history.