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A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara, 4th-5th Century
$8,500
£6,454.25
€7,380.92
CA$11,875.73
A$13,208.41
CHF 6,897.02
MX$160,732.26
NOK 88,085.47
SEK 82,608.63
DKK 55,086.62
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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 of Buddha. Carved on the front only, with hands clasped in prayer. Flowing robes with 2 necklaces and a central pendant.
it sits on a wooden plinth and still retains the original Auction Label.
It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of Asian antiquity.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Medieval (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:300-450
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3978116676361
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