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A Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Stucco
Provenance
C.T. Loo, New York, May 6, 1959
Condition
A Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva: Areas of loss and accretion overall. Traces of polychromy visible at eyes, lips and turban. Custom mounted on wood base.
A Stucco Head of a Male: Losses to stucco and polychromy overall. Fragmentary as viewed. Custom mounted on wood 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.
Catalogue Note
Compare the stucco head of a bodhisattva to Ingholt, Gandharan Art in Pakistan, New York, 1957, pls. 554, 557.
Together with two stucco heads depicting male figures, ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 4th/5th century, height 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) and smaller, [3].