Bidspirit auction | Ancient Gandharan Stucco Head of

Ancient Gandharan Stucco Head of Youthful Figure - Ancient Gandharan carved stucco bust depicting the head of a youthful figure, ca. 3rd-4th century. With the figure's face framed by wavy hair and tied back by a fillet. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art, ” 20 October 2004, Lot 411; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (With stand) height: 9 3/4 in. (Without stand) height: 5 3/4 in x width: 5 in x depth: 4 1/4 in. Condition: Losses to the top and back of the head. Repair visible to the left side of the head along the back. Pitting and small losses throughout, especially the nose and face. Rubbing or loss of finer details throughout.