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A TERRACOTTA HEAD OF A NOBLEMAN ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, KUSHAN PERIOD, 4TH / 5TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- A Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva or Princely Figure
- Stucco
- Height 9 1/2 inches
the round face with delicate features, heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes, the hair finely mottled in a mass of spiral locks and secured by a diadem, a faceted jewel in front
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 19th September 1996, lot 128.
Condition
Scattered areas of wear, loss and accretion as viewed. Loss to right ear and left earlobe, scattered areas of losses to curls and crown of head.
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.