Bidspirit auction | GANDHARAN STONE FIGURE OF BUDDHA

GANDHARAN STONE FIGURE OF BUDDHA - Kushan period. A stone carved figure of Buddha, shown standing in gentle contrapposto. The face is finely detailed with half-closed eyes beneath arched brows, a straight nose, and full lips forming a serene expression. The hair is rendered in locks gathered into an ushnisha. The monastic robes fall in detailed pleated folds, elegantly cascading across the body.Size: 540mm x 170mm; Weight: 11.52kgProvenance: From a professional UK collection of Asian and Himalayan art; previously with a London gallery, ex. A.H. collection; formerly acquired in France between 1980 and 2005.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.