Bidspirit auction | Ancient Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head

Ancient Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head - Ancient Gandharan carved stucco head of Buddha, ca. 2nd-3rd century. The figure's face modeled with wavy hair and a serene expression along his visage. Stamped ”38” in red pigment along the verso. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art, ” 20 October 2004, Lot 390; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (With stand) height: 17 1/2 in. (Without stand) height: 12 in x width: 6 in x depth: 6 1/2 in. Condition: Losses to the tip of the nose, hair and bun atop the head, back of the head, and neck. Flaking, some pitting, and rubbing throughout. Trace polychrome remains.