Bidspirit auction | Ancient Gandharan Stucco Head of

Ancient Gandharan Stucco Head of a Satyr - Ancient Gandharan stucco head of a satyr, ca. 3rd century. The expressive face with an open mouth, beard, and mustache. Wavy hair set with a leaf. Traces of red pigment remain. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art, ” 20 October 2004, Lot 381; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (With stand) height: 8 1/2 in. (Without stand) height: 5 1/4 in x width: 3 in x deptH: 4 1/2 in. Condition: Breaks and losses to the top of the head, back of the head, back of the neck, and a few to the face. Some wear or loss of finer details throughout. Loss of polychrome.