A FINE STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA, ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, 3RD-4TH CENTURY

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A FINE STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA, ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, 3RD-4TH CENTURY This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve The Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger, entry from 2005: “No. 170, PS UK 1984, LA, Gandhara 3rd c. stucco head of Buddha” Gallery price: EUR 5,600 or approx. EUR 9,400 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing. Kushan period. The rounded face with downcast almond-shaped eyes beneath arched brows in a serene expression, aquiline nose, slight bow-shaped lips, flanked by ears with pendulous lobes, the undulating locks of hair tied away from the face in a chignon above the domed ushnisha. Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Height 25 cm (excl. stand), 30 cm (incl. stand) Mounted on an associated stand. (2) Gandhara, located in the rugged foothills of the Himalayas, was a thriving cultural crossroads, where Greek, Parthian, and Kushan influences converged with the indigenous Buddhist tradition. The wealth of the region, bolstered by its pivotal role in trade, allowed for the commissioning of grandiose sculptures and monumental icons that reflected the evolving Buddhist philosophy, particularly from the 4th to 5th centuries AD. These works embodied the transformative ideologies of a flourishing Gandharan society. In addition to schist, stucco was a popular medium for sculpture in the ancient Gandhara region. A lightweight, malleable ware, stucco readily lends itself to delicate detailing and sensitive modeling, conveying an emotional presence exemplified in this fine head of Buddha. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 21 March 2007, lot 225 Price: USD 19,200 or approx. EUR 27,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling with similar facial expression and hairstyle. Note the size (20 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 20 September 2006, lot 3 Price: USD 14,400 or approx. EUR 20,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling with similar facial expression and hairstyle. Note the size (21.5 cm).

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