Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
(Your local time)
United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 387:
Gandharan Buddha Head
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Start price:
£
1,800
Estimated price:
$2,000 - $3,000
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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2nd-4th century AD
A ceramic head of Buddha with hair piled in an elaborate topknot, eyes half-closed in contemplation, socket to the brow for insertion of a glass(?) cabochon urna; mounted on a custom-made stand. 3.2 kg, 32cm including stand (12 1/2"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a London gentleman; previously with a central London gallery; formerly in a collection formed in the 1990s
