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A GREY SCHIST HEAD OF BUDDHA ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, 2ND/3RD CENTURY |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Height 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.)
the Buddha with serene face, hemmed mouth, aquiline nose, half-closed eyes, arched eyebrows, the front adorned with the urna, the wavy hair covering an ushnisha
Provenance
E&J Frankel, New York, 1985.
Condition
Good overall condition for an object of this type and age. Fragmentary as viewed. With wear, accretion, surface abrasions and minor chipping. Almost complete loss to the right ear. A 3 mm. dent to the right cheek. Some staining to the surface. Possible evening out of the nose. With a metal peg drilled into the head to attach to wooden 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.