Prince Siddhartha / Baby Buddha Monument
Outdoor public sculpture and religious monument • Unidentified contemporary stone masonry workshop, likely specialized in Buddhist liturgical art.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Buddhist Art / Neo-Traditional Asian Sculpture
Medium & Technique
Carved heavy-grained light grey granite using traditional stone masonry and relief carving techniques.
Creation Period
21st Century (Modern Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Monumental scale; approximately 15-20 feet in total height. Vertical orientation.
Subject Description
The monument features the 'Baby Buddha' (Prince Siddhartha Gautama) standing atop a carved celestial sphere or globe decorated with dragon motifs. The figure is shown with one hand pointing to the heavens and the other to the earth, representing the moment of his birth. Below the sphere is a multi-tiered pedestal, fronted by a traditional stone offering burner (ding/incense censer) inscribed with dedicatory text.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; structurally sound but showing signs of environmental exposure such as biological growth and surface staining.
Estimated Market Value
Relates to replacement/commission cost rather than resale; estimated $50,000 - $85,000 based on material and carving labor.
Auction Estimate
N/A - Not a typical auctionable asset due to its function as a fixed religious monument.
Provenance History
Likely commissioned by a local Buddhist temple or community organization for a commemorative or religious memorial site.
Art Historical Significance
Significant as a contemporary expression of Buddhist iconography in a Western landscape. It represents the globalization of religious art and the installation of traditional Eastern motifs using durable modern materials.
Notable Features
Symbolic 'Pointing to Heaven and Earth' gesture; detailed dragon reliefs on the spherical element; traditional incense censer positioned at the base for ritual use.
Condition Issues
Visible lichen or algae growth on the horizontal surfaces of the globe and base; some surface discoloration due to water runoff and organic debris from surrounding trees.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional stone cleaning using soft-bristled brushes and pH-neutral biological cleaners to remove algae; periodic inspection for stone fractures due to weather extremes.