Bidspirit auction | Ancient Gandharan Stucco Head of

Ancient Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha - Ancient Gandharan carved stucco bust depicting the head of a Buddha, ca. 2nd-3rd century. Featuring a well-delineated face framed by curly hair. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art, ” 20 October 2004, Lot 393; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (With stand) height: 11 1/2 in. (Without stand) height: 8 1/2 in x width: 4 1/2 in x depth: 4 1/2 in. Condition: Losses to the hair, neck, ears, and back of the head. Pitting to the forehead and tip of the nose. Trace polychrome remains.