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LOT 2308
Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 460 - 690
USD ($) 540 - 800
£200 (EUR 231; USD 268) (+bp*)
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GANDHARAN STUCCO BUDDHA HEAD
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
11 3/4 in. (2.59 kg total, 30 cm including stand).
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
11 3/4 in. (2.59 kg total, 30 cm including stand).
Modelled with serene expression and downcast eyes, hair arranged in regular curls around the ushnisha; clay core exposed at the back, mounted on a custom-made display stand.
PROVENANCE:
UK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
