Pakistan, 2nd - 4th Century, Gandhara Region, Statue of Vajrapani, Grey Shale

Central India 10th - 12th century Pink sandstone Measure: 13.7 x 10.7 cm stand included Surface wear to be related to the age of the part From Archaïa Gallery, Lyon, France Fragmen...

Ancient Kingdom of Siam (current Thailand) Northern School 16th-17th century Small Buddha head with excavation patina. The face, imbued with great serenity, is characterized by eyeb...

Origin: Tibet Period: 19th century Material: Wood, Silver Dimensions: See description below Condition: Excellent condition °°Items collected in the middle of the 19th century in China by a French army officer stationed in the Far East (China campaign...

Nepal, possibly Kathmandu Valley 16th – 17th century Rare representation of Shiva in his wrathful aspect, Bhairava. He is depicted in a terrifying form, his face grimacing with the ...

Nepal, 16th - 17th Century, Small element of wooden architecture representing the goddess Kali Nepal, possibly Kathmandu Valley 16th – 17th century Rare representation of Kali in h...

Important bronze bust representing the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. French school Bronze with green patina Late 19th – early 20th century. The head slightly tilted with an ...

An impressive and well carved Gandharan figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, carved black schist, ancient Kingdom of Gand...

PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity from circa the 4th-5th Century, namely, A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara. Ancient Gandhara is located in the rugged foothills of the Himalayas in what is today northwest Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, was for centuries a thriving center of trade along the Silk Road linking China, South Asia, and the Mediterranean. The piece was purchased by a Private Collector at Sotheby’s, or more probably, Christies of New York Auction pre-2000. The paper label on the wooden base is “7281/465” for Sale Number 7281, Lot No. 465. Sotheby’s and Christies operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. The Sale Number is more like a ‘Christies;’ Sale Number but we cannot locate any records for this sale online as it was pre-2004. The sculpture is a Gandharan stucco headless bust...

Presenting a stunning little piece of Southeast Asian Indian Antiquity, namely, a Double-sided 2nd Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. From India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura. This piece has impeccable Provenance ! It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 31st March 2005. Sale Number 1492, Lot No. 43. Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. The sculpture was described as “Property of a European Estate. A Double-sided Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Circa 2nd Century.” “Both sides similarly depicting the lower body with a flared sash at left and remains of chained belt: marked with an accession number 1931 on reverse. 8 in (29.2 cm.) high” Provenance: Collection of Prince and Princess Aschwin zur Lippe-Biesterfeld, acquired on 1958?. It carried an Auction estimate of USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 and Sold for USD 2,880 (not including Buyers Premium). Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $6,300 in today’s value. It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of antique Asian antiquity...

Pair of standing guardian figures in gray clay,with traces of polychrome. Dating to Han Dynasty, circa 2nd century BC. These rare figures are mounted on custom vintage stands. Dime...

A sublime molded stucco head of a young male donor from the ancient region of Gandhara, 4th-5th century. The youthful nobleman sculpted in an idealized...

A rare Greco-Bactrian alabaster carving of a Hippocampus (Hippocamp) from antiquity, Central Asia or Afghanistan, circa 200 BCE. Finely carved from banded alabaster as a hippocampus ...