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. 2nd-3rd century. Modeled with the face turned slightly to the right, framed by tightly curled hair. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”Important Furniture & Works of Art from the Love Collection, ” 20 October 2004, Lot 395; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (With stand) height: 10 1/2 in. (Without stand) height: 7 1/2 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 4 in. Condition: Losses to the bun atop the head, the hair, ears, neck, and back of the head. Pitting, scuffs, or scratches throughout. Some loss of finer details.