Buddha Gray Schist Ancient Region of Gandhara, Kushan Period

The Buddha seated in meditation, the remains of a halo behind his head, wearing monastic robes covering both shoulders and encapsulating the feet, forming a semi-circular section beneath the hands becoming gathered underneath the left wrist, the fabric over-lapping the seat which consists of a grass cushion atop a sawtooth cornice over a frieze of seated figures separated by open lotuses and flanking the Buddha's bowl set on a stand beneath a canopy.

Collection of Gordon Rollins, 1960's/70's

Lot 265 The front section of the head from the top of the usnisha running diagonally down the cheeks to the chin has broken away and been visibly restored with grey colored fill, which can just be seen in the photograph. There is an uneven diagonal break on the right side rubbing from below the elbow to the bottom of the base. The halo is almost lost, sliced on both sides leaving a triangular section behind the head. The left forearm has exfoliated along a seam line from the wrist to the elbow, the right thumb is chipped and the robes are slightly exfoliated and pitted in places. The details are clear and in good condition.
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.

Compare to a figure in the British Museum, published in W. Zwalf, A Catalogue of the Gandhara Sculpture in the British Museum, London, 1996, p. 26, fig. 31.