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Lot 105

A GANDHARAN STUCCO STANDING FIGURE OF BUDDHA, 3TH/4TH CENTURY
The sculpture is finely modelled, depicting a standing figure grasping the hem of his robe (sanghati) with his right hand while arranging the drapery with his left. The face is characterised by a bow-shaped mouth, prominent aquiline nose, and deeply set, heavy-lidded eyes, framed by elongated earlobes. The hair is rendered in dense curls rising over the usnisa.

A similar stucco figure sold at Christie's New York, 20 March 2012, lot 16.
89cm high (including stand)

Estimate $2,500 - $3,500

Sold for $2,200



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A Private Collection, Melbourne.

Important Chinese & Asian Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8815
11:00am - 14 June 2026
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Thurs 11 - Sat 13 June, 11am - 5pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC

CONTACT
Luke Guan
luke.guan@leonardjoel.com.au

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