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. With the figure's visage framed by the remnants of curling locks. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art, ” 20 October 2004, Lot 401; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (With stand) height: 10 1/4 in. (Without stand) height: 7 in x width: 5 1/2 in x depth: 4 3/4 in. Condition: Losses to the hair, right ear, back and bottom of neck, and back of head. Areas of wear, pitting, and flaking throughout. Trace polychrome remains.