{"product_id":"thai-bronze-musicians-gilt-verdigris-pair","title":"Pair of Thai Celestial Musicians in Patinated and Gilt Bronze – 20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePair of Thai bronze statuettes depicting two celestial musicians seated and richly dressed, each wearing a tall traditional headdress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBoth figures feature finely detailed costumes, jewellery and musical instruments. Their surfaces combine a pronounced verdigris patina on the exposed areas with partial gilt highlights preserved on the garments and ornaments, creating a particularly decorative contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTheir iconography and treatment are rooted in the Thai artistic tradition associated with the Rattanakosin style, reinterpreted during the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach statuette retains its official Thai export lead seal, still attached with its original cord. These seals correspond to the export control system of the Fine Arts Department of Thailand and document their legal export from Thailand. They are an interesting provenance element, although they do not in themselves constitute proof of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe two bronzes form a true pair, with variations in posture and instrument that give the ensemble a lively and balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eObject: pair of statuettes \/ decorative sculptures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSubject: Thai celestial musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrigin: Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStyle: Rattanakosin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePeriod: second half of the 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMaterial: bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFinish: verdigris patina and partial gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuantity: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpecial feature: original Thai export lead seals retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eManufacture: cast bronze with hand-finished surface and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor each statuette:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeight: 19 cm \/ 7.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWidth: approx. 14 cm \/ 5.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDepth: approx. 8 cm \/ 3.1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTotal weight of the pair: approx. 2.4 kg \/ 5.3 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBoth statuettes show a consistent aged patina, with colour variations, oxidation, partial wear to the gilding and minor surface irregularities consistent with age and the casting technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe export seals and their cords are preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNo major restoration observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eREF\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;: OLDTHOM1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEST49","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55560400830806,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6317\/0390\/files\/thai-bronze-musicians-gilt-verdigris-pair-1_jpg.jpg?v=1790864368","url":"https:\/\/nest49.net\/en\/products\/thai-bronze-musicians-gilt-verdigris-pair","provider":"NEST49","version":"1.0","type":"link"}