Burmese wooden figure

Hi could anyone give me any information on this figure please..

 

Did you do a Google image search ?Lots of examples of this figure. Most claim its early 20th century . The fact there are so many examples gives me pause. But it is lovely.

 

yes just wondering if it is genuine or a copy

 

The same motif,pose,etc can be used for centuries.The earliest example of a praying monk from this culture could date back thousands of years-therefore this could be genuine & a copy,but not a forgery or counterfeit.

 

Any thoughts on the age?

 

AJ's our resident expert on most things Eastern.You might try to locate a local expert for a hands on examination.Most big time museums may blow you off.Send pics to Sotheby's/Christies auction houses.

 

Henry, could you show us the base please?

 

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Looks antique to me.

 

I agree, thanks for your thoughts..

 

Well put, bosko!

 

Y'know, bosko...I have considered that approach for a few of Leonard's finer pieces, but then I think about asking...from their point of view; every morning's email must be flooded with requests, an' pics, for evaluation of items...most of which are unworthy of their time & effort, let alone merit a response.
Have you, or anyone you know, had success with such cold-approach to either of those two auction houses...or Bonham's? Based on your reply, I just may reconsider...

 

Whit-I have had success with one piece at auction.I sent pics to Bonham's,Sotheby's & Christie's and they all responded in a week or two (Pronto!).They knew what it was & all wanted it.
For inquiring minds-it was a 19th Western Desert Aborigine Parrying Shield (i posted a few images here a yr or so ago)-it went for 11K.
But I've also sent them emails on a few other items & got a basic 'no thanks' form letter back.The kind of thing you'd get frm the New Yorker Magazine-'Here's a little cartoon/short story,etc'.....'Thanks so much & have a good life !'.
I found the shield 8-10 yrs later sold at auction for 16K,it was a solid piece (esp for a peasant like me !)
PS-I was trolling them for info before I knew abt this wonderful site-thankyou & thankyou all.

 

Thanks, bosko...I'm encouraged. There's a Bonham's in Seattle, I think...or was, at one time. I'll keep you posted...

 

Whit-That's awesome.I had to (palms sweating) mail our piece to NY.I'll keep the Seattle Bonham's in mind-it's only 3 1/2 hrs away.
PS-If i'm not mistaken-don't some of the bigger auction houses list items under a 1K value now ?
If so,might weed out some of the scammers on Ebay-not sure,because i think (?) the big 3 houses use Ebay sometimes too.

 

I'm not aware of a 'floor' on acceptable items, but I suppose it makes good sense....nor about those 3 houses using eBay...

https://www.bonhams.com/location/PNW/pacific-northwest/