Bidspirit auction | Lrg Ancient Gandharan Stucco Bodhisattva

Lrg Ancient Gandharan Stucco Bodhisattva Head - Large ancient Gandharan carved stucco bust depicting the head of a bodhisattva figure, ca. 3rd-4th century. The figure's calm face features almond-shaped, downcast eyes surmounted by an intricate turban. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art, ” 20 October 2004, Lot 376; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (With stand) height: 24 1/4 in. (Without stand) height: 11 1/2 in x width: 11 in x depth: 8 1/2 in. Condition: Losses throughout but most noticeably to the tip of the nose, chin, high points to the headdress and hair, the top of the head, and the sides of the face. Scuffs, pitting, and scratches throughout. Loss/rubbing away of the finer details. The head is attached to the base.