Bidspirit auction | Ancient Gandharan Carved Stucco Head

Ancient Gandharan Carved Stucco Head of Buddha - Ancient Gandharan carved stucco bust depicting the head of a Buddha, ca. 3rd-4th century. Modeled with a sensitively downcast expression bordered by curled ringlets. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art, ” 20 October 2004, Lot 389; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (With stand) height: 13 1/4 in. (Without stand) height: 9 in x width: 6 in x depth: 6 in. Condition: Losses throughout including large losses to the nose. Pitting, flaking, and rubbing throughout. Breaks to the base fo the neck and back of the head.