A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara, 4th-5th Century

Description

PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity from circa the 5th Century, namely, a 5th Century Indian Headless Bust Sandstone … more PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity from circa the 5th Century, namely, a 5th Century Indian Headless Bust Sandstone Carving of a Princess .

From Central India.

The piece was purchased by a Private Collector at Sotheby’s, or more probably, Christies of New York Auction pre-2000. The paper label on the wooden base is “7281/465” for Sale Number 7281, Lot No. 465.

Sotheby’s and Christies operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.

The Sale Number is more like a ‘Christies;’ Sale Number but we cannot locate any records for this sale online as it was pre-2004.

The sculpture is a headless bust of a royal princess. Carved on the front only, with hands clasped in prayer. Flowing robes with 2 necklaces and a central pendant.

it sits on a wooden plinth and still retains the original Auction Label.

It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of Asian antiquity. less