Ancient Buddhas

All come directly from the collection of the celebrated antiquarian Claude de Marteau (1935–2016), and some had never left his home for more than half a century After years of meditation, he attained illumination beneath the bodhi tree, thus becoming the Buddha, “the Awakened One,” founder of Buddhism

The Buddha, also called Siddhartha Gautama, was an Indian prince of the 6th century BCE who renounced his princely life to seek Enlightenment. After years of meditation, he attained illumination beneath the bodhi tree, thus becoming the Buddha, “the Awakened One,” founder of Buddhism.

Discover timeless serenity through our antique Buddha statues, authentic pieces that embody the essence of traditional Buddhist art. All come directly from the collection of the celebrated antiquarian Claude de Marteau (1935–2016), and some had never left his home for more than half a century.