Description
Ancient Gandharan carved grey schist bust depicting the head of a Bodhisattva, ca. 1st-2nd century. A serene look on the figure's face, with pendant earrings flanked by neatly coiffed strands of wavy hair.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art," 20 October 2004, Lot 413; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(With stand) height: 7 1/4 in. (Without stand) height: 5 in x width: 4 in x depth: 3 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 413; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(With stand) height: 7 1/4 in. (Without stand) height: 5 in x width: 4 in x depth: 3 in.
Condition
Losses and pitting throughout the hair. Chip between the eyes. Chip to the headdress. General wear throughout.
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Ancient Gandharan Grey Schist Bodhisattva Bust
Estimate $1,500-$3,000
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Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Leo & Doris Hodroff Collection: Arts of Asia
Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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