A Gandhara stucco head of Buddha Sakyamuni , 4TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 2687

Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art

Amsterdam

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18 April 2005

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Lot 16

A Gandhara stucco head of Buddha Sakyamuni

4TH CENTURY

Price realised

EUR 3,120

Estimate

EUR 3,000 - EUR 4,000

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A Gandhara stucco head of Buddha Sakyamuni
4th century
His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows set above downcast eyes, aquiline nose, smiling lips, broken elongated earlobes and wavy hairdress combed into a chignon
28 cm high, mounted

Provenance

Acquired by the present owner, a retired diplomat, during service in Pakistan, 1967-1971
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Special Notice

" ! " : This lot is imported from outside the EU. For each lot the buyer's premium is calculated at 31.1% of the hammer price up to a value of €150,000 plus 21.58% of any amount in excess of €150,000.

Saleroom Notice

This lot is imported from outside the EU. The Buyer's premium is calculated at 31.1 of the hammerprice.
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