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A STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA Ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 5th Century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Stucco
Provenance
Heeramaneck Galleries, acquired 2 December 1942.
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust by exchange, 1942.
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust by exchange, 1942.
Literature
H. Hollis, 'Central Asian Stucco Sculptures', in The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art, vol. 32, no. 3, March 1945, p. 26–7.
Condition
Fragmentary, as viewed. Traces of polychromy at face and lips. Stucco consolidated at neck and back of head with adhesive fill, stable. With "42.1513" in red paint at back of head and with " 42.1513A" at back of base in red paint.
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.
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.