Description
Ancient Gandharan carved stucco head of Buddha, ca. 2nd-3rd century. The figure's face modeled with wavy hair and a serene expression along his visage. Stamped "38" in red pigment along the verso.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art," 20 October 2004, Lot 390; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(With stand) height: 17 1/2 in. (Without stand) height: 12 in x width: 6 in x depth: 6 1/2 in.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art," 20 October 2004, Lot 390; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(With stand) height: 17 1/2 in. (Without stand) height: 12 in x width: 6 in x depth: 6 1/2 in.
Condition
Losses to the tip of the nose, hair and bun atop the head, back of the head, and neck. Flaking, some pitting, and rubbing throughout. Trace polychrome remains.
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Ancient Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head
Estimate $3,000-$6,000
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Leo & Doris Hodroff Collection: Arts of Asia
Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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