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A TERRACOTTA HEAD OF BUDDHA ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, KUSHAN PERIOD, 4TH / 5TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Terracotta
the elegantly modeled head of Buddha with stylized curls flowing upwards from a widow's peak across the ushnisha, with serene expression, eyes downcast in meditation, the fine aquiline nose above a bow-shaped mouth, the cheekbones and chin powerfully sculpted, with elongated earlobes symbolizing Buddha's renunciation of princely life and fine jewelery, traces of original gilding overall
Provenance
Private English Collection, 1970s.
Condition
Scattered areas of original gilding. See e-catalogue for additional images and views. Minor accretion, encrustation and wear overall, consistent with age. Loss to lower tip of proper right earlobe. Fragmentary, as viewed. Mounted on base.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.