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9798. EXCEPTIONAL LARGE GANDHARA CARVED STONE OIL LAMP, ca. 2nd-4th century AD. The carved stone lamp with a palm tree dividing the filler area from the wick area. 6.75 inches. Extremely rare and a choice example. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via established dealers.
$600.
8806. GANDHARAN STUCCO HEAD, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The head of a young prince or Buddhist saint with curly hair. Finely done with a serene yet very human expression. Chip to top. 4" x 4.5" x 5.3". On custom stand.
9813. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST WINGED ATLAS, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The carved stone figural group with a mustached winged deity (Atlas) seated with semi-nude female attendant to the left. 6.5 x 7 inches. A choice complete piece with wonderful detailed carving in excellent condition. Free standing. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer.
A CHOICE PIECE WITH A FAMOUS PROTOTYPE IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM 11461. PANCIKA AND HARITI. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 9.5 h x 8 w inches. Carved in fine grained grey shist. On custom stand. Repair to Hariti's head and top of cornucopia. Wikipedia reference with a nearly identical piece from the British Museum.Right side. Back. Left side. Closeup.
Provenance: A private New Jersey collection.
6981. SIZABLE GANDHARA STUCCO HEAD WITH ORIGINAL COLOR, ca. 2nd-3rd century. The head of the Buddha with hair in topknot. Finely done with a serene expression with much of the original white, black and reddish paint remaining. 3.2 x 3.5 x 6". Ghandharan heads with significant remains of paint are quite rare.
6197. GANDHARA STUCCO LION HEAD, c. 3rd-4th century AD. The larger head with expressive face with tongue hanging out. 4 x 4 inches.
9809. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE HERCULES, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stone plaque of Hercules reclining holding a wreath, partial figure of attendant to left. 3.5 x 11.5 x 20.5 inches. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via established dealers.
9814. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE SEATED GODDESS, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The carved stone Goddess seated on her throne with halo behind, her raised right hand holding a globe. 2.5 x 5.5 x 10.5 inches. Excellent complete piece with detailed carving and only minor chips. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer.
RARE AND SIZABLE 11463. RARE BUDDHIST DHARMA DRUMMER SPIRIT. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 13 h x 6.25 w x 5 d inches. Depicted as a goat-eared torso emerging from a winged architectural ornament beating a drum on his shoulder. Carved in grey shist. Considerably better than photo. On custom stand. Another view.
Provenance: A private New Jersey collection.
The Dharma Drummer beats his drum to call Buddhists to prayer and meditation. There is also a modern Zen Buddhist sect by that name.
11584. SIZABLE GANDHARA DUAL HERCULES PLAQUE. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 17 x 10 x 3 inches. Head of right figure reattached. Provenance: Private American collection acquired in the 1990's.
11586. SIZABLE GANDHARA SEATED MEDITATING BUDDHA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 9 x 14.5 inches. Possible repair to top front. Provenance: Private American collection acquired in the 1990's.
6196. RARE GANDHARA MOLD STAMP, c. 3rd-4th century AD. The pottery stamp with remains of stub handle, the mold of two faces, one male, one female pressed cheek to cheek. 2.5 x 2.5 inches. Crack across one face. Very rare and charming! Note photo is taken bottom lit to show positive image. SOLD.
9811. LARGE GANDHARA STUCCO BUDDHA, ca. 2nd-3th century AD. The Buddha seated in meditation with legs crossed and hands clasped in his lap. Especially fine and large example of wonderful style with great serenity. 11 x 16.25 inches. Intact but crack at neck that should be stabilized. See eg. Sotheby's March '97, lot 45 for a very similar example only slightly larger which sold for $65,750. On custom stand. Very rare. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer. Left side of head. Right side of head. Right full view. Left full view. Front full view. Back view. SOLD.
9140. GANDHARA STUCCO BUDDHA, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The Buddha seated in meditation wearing long robes. 8.4 x 9 inches. Of fine style with nice detailing. On custom stand. Provenance: From an extensive New Jersey collection. Acquired from a long time American dealer in the 1990's. Previously purchased on the European antiquities market from an established European dealer. SOLD.
9171. COMPLETE GANDHARA SCHIST STONE COSMETICS PALLET, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stone pallet in the form of a lotus blossom with carved detail both sides, the top with chambers to hold cosmetics, a deity in the fifth. 6.2 inches diameter. A couple of small chips to rim, otherwise intact and very rare. SOLD.
9819. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE LOTUS OFFERING STAND, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stand consisting of a pedestal with carved lotus base and a top with wide finely carved lotus stand. 4 x 5 inches. Rare. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer. SOLD.
9172. GANDHARAN FRIEZE SCENE OF AN ASCETIC BUDDHIST SAGE, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stone frieze depicting a bearded religious ascetic his hand raised refusing offerings representing the things of the world from three devotees. 6 x 10 inches. Complete except for the face of the upper right figure. SOLD.
9173. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST FRIEZE, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stone frieze with six figures engaged in various activities within a temple portico. 4 x 15.5 inches. Free standing. SOLD.
9178. BEAUTIFULLY CARVED GANDHARAN ORNAMENTAL FRIEZE SECTION, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stone frieze section ornamented with a carved floral scroll of interlaced vines and grape leaves; attachment tenons at both ends. 4 x 11.5 inches. A unusual complete intact example with sharp details. Free standing. SOLD.
9816. GANDHARAN STONE TORSO OF A BUDDHIST KING, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The king nimbate with his hair drawn up in a topknot signifying a Buddhist ruler, his head turned toward the right, and wearing long robes. 2 x 3.5 x 8 inches. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer. Side view. SOLD.
11699. LARGE GANDHARAN STUCCO HEAD OF A BODHISATTVA. 1st-2nd century AD. 14 inches tall. With considerable traces of original color remaining. Provenance: From the collection of an international business executive. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Left side. Right side.
SOLD.
11698. BUDDHA'S DEFEAT OF THE DEMON MARA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 24 x 18 inches. A beautiful stele of the seated Buddha surrounded by attendants and devotees having defeated the demon Mara. In excellent condition. Provenance: From the collection of an international business executive. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
11697. LARGE GANDHARAN HEAD OF THE BUDDHA. 1st-2nd century AD. 14 inches tall. Provenance: From the collection of an international business executive. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Left side. Right side. Back.
SOLD.
11696. LARGE GANDHARAN BODHISATTVA. 1st-2nd century AD. 38 inches tall, 20 inches wide. Of the finest style. Provenance: From the collection of an international business executive. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Left side. Right side.
SOLD.
11700. LARGE DIPANKARA STYLE STANDING BUDDHA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 23 inches tall. Provenance: From the collection of an international business executive. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Left side. Right side. Back.
SOLD.
11703. LARGE STUCCO STANDING BUDDHA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 41 inches tall. Provenance: From the collection of an international business executive. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Right side.
SOLD.
11705. LARGE GANDHARAN SEATED BUDDHA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 32 inches tall x 18 inches wide. In excellent condition nearly intact. Provenance: From the collection of an international business executive. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Right side. Left side.
SOLD.
11988. LARGE GANDHARAN PRINCE OR SAINT MEDITATING UNDER THE BODHI TREE. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 95 cm. (37 inches) height.A magnificent large piece with excellent detail. Provenance: The collection of an Asian business executive. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Full view. Base detail.
SOLD.
11989. LARGE GANDHARAN STANDING BUDDHA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 120 cm. (47 inches) height. A choice large piece of beautiful style. Provenance: The collection of an Asian business executive. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Right side. Left side. Full view. Back view.
SOLD.
11635. FINE LARGE GANDHARAN STANDING BUDDHA. 1st-2nd century AD. 55 inches height. Beautiful sensitive figure of the Buddha standing. On custom stand. Provenance: Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Full view. Right side. Left side. SOLD.
11513. LARGE GANDHARAN BODHISATTVA. 1st-2nd century AD. 32 inches height. Provenance: Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Enlargement. Right Side. Left side. Back.
SOLD.
11585. SIZABLE GANDHARA STANDING DIPANKARA BUDDHA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 6 x 14 inches. No repair or restoration. Provenance: Private American collection acquired in the 1990's.
SOLD.
MUSEUM QUALITY 11456. STUCCO HEAD OF THE BUDDHA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 14 h x 8.5 w x 8.5 d inches. On custom stand. A museum quality piece worthy of the finest collection. Provenance: Property of a New Jersey collector. Right side. Left side.
SOLD.
11458. BUDDHA WITH A DEVOTEE AND AN ATTENDANT. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 10.5 h x 10 w x 2.5 d inches. Carved in grey shist. On custom stand. Provenance: Property of a New Jersey collector. SOLD.
IN RARE FINE GRAINED BLACK SHIST 11455. STANDING BUDDHIST PRINCE. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 18.5 inches. Carved in much rarer black rather than grey shist. Right forearm missing. On custom stand. Provenance: Property of a New Jersey collector. Right side. Right side2. Left side.
SOLD.
11636. FINE LARGE GANDHARAN SEATED BUDDHA. 1st-2nd century AD. 29 inches height. Beautiful sensitive figure of the Buddha seated in full lotus position. On custom stand. Provenance: Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. SOLD.
9141. GANDHARA STUCCO BUDDHA, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The Buddha seated in meditation posture wearing long robes. 7.25 x 7.25 inches. Of fine style with nice detailing. Chip to hands, stable lines, the back flat where originally attached. On custom stand. SOLD.
9817. GANDHARAN FLYING AVATAR, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The carved shist avatar depicted flying through the sky with his robes trailing out behind him in the wind. 2.5 x 5.5 x 7.5 inches. A wonderfully animated pose. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer. SOLD.
9818. SMALL GANDHARAN STANDING BUDDHA, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stone Buddha missing its head but nicely carved with long flowing robes. 2 x 3.75 inches. Free standing. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer. Left side. Right side. SOLD.
9810. GANDHARA STONE RELIEF BUDDHA, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The Buddha seated crosslegged in meditation flanked by attendants. Carved in gray schist. 2 x 13.5 x 16 inches. Excellent condition other than small hole which can be easily plugged. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer. SOLD.
9812. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STELE, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stele in the form of a temple with a scene from the life of Buddha who is standing surrounded by seven other figures within the main temple alcove. He is also shown seated in meditation in the frieze above surrounded by four supplicants, two of whom give offerings while the others bow in supplication. 2.25 x 9.75 x 11.5 inches. Excellent nearly complete piece with detailed carving and only a small side of the frieze missing. Considerably better than photo. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer. SOLD.
OF THE FINEST STYLE 11424. MAGNIFICENT GANDHARAN STANDING BUDDHA, 1st-2nd century AD. Hands missing and repair at neck. 39" tall. Of the finest style. Gandharan art is a mixture of Greek and Buddhist styles resulting from Greek settlers left behind after the invasion of Alexander the Great. Provenance: Dating back to 1937 through several American collections. Right side. Left side. Slight left view. Full length front.
SOLD.
THE FOOTPRINTS OF BUDDHA 9139. A GANDHARA CARVED GREEN SCHIST STONE BUDDHAPADA FRIEZE WITH THE FOOTPRINTS OF BUDDHA, ca. 1st-2nd century AD. The frieze of square form, carved in sunken relief with the footprints of Buddha, a stylized lotus incised on the soles, and the character 'Om' in each toe impression. 10 x 12.5 inches, 17 lbs. Before actual representations of Buddha were made, auspicious symbols, such as the wheel, bodhi tree, stupa, and footprints such as these were worshipped in their place. Footprints symbolize not only the physical presence of Buddha, but also his spiritual domination. Immediately after his birth Buddha took seven steps over the earth, thus indicating his divine nature. Cf. Pal, Light of Asia, p. 135, no. 67. See also Sotheby's, Indian and Southeast Asian Art, 3/20/97 lot 36 for a nearly identical unbroken example which sold for $51,750. Very rare. On custom stand. Provenance: From a New York collection purchased on the European market from an established dealer in the 1980's or 90's.
SOLD.
6194. FINE GANDHARAN RELIEF OF THE SLEEPING BUDDHA, c. 3rd-4th century AD. The relief with the famous sleeping Buddha surrounded by 8 attendants. 10 x 14 x 3 inches. On custom base. Choice complete condition, and a rendering of a famous episode from the Buddha’s life. SOLD.
11462. THE ARM OF BUDDHA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 8 inches. Carved in grey shist. On custom stand. Provenance: Property of a New Jersey collector. Another view. SOLD.
FAMOUS SCENE FROM THE LIFE OF BUDDHA 11459. THE DEPARTURE OF BUDDHA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. 7.5 h x 17.5 w inches. Illustrating a famous scene from the life of the Buddha. In the right panel he reclines in luxury attended by his servants, in the left panel he is seen mounted on a horse leaving his palace behind to seek salvation. Carved in grey shist. On custom stand. Provenance: Property of a New Jersey collector.
SOLD.
IN RARE GREEN SHIST 11469. LIFE SIZE HEAD OF THE BUDDHA. Gandhara, 1st-2nd century AD. ~12 inches. Carved in much rarer green shist. On custom stand. Provenance: Property of a New Jersey collector.
SOLD.
PRICE REDUCED!
11506. MAGNIFICENT LARGE GANDHARAN SEATED BUDDHA. 1st-2nd century AD. 36 inches height. Of the finest style. Beautiful sensitive figure of the Buddha seated in full lotus position. On custom stand. Provenance: Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
11505. LARGE GANDHARAN SEATED BODHISATTVA. 1st-2nd century AD. 40 inches height. On custom stand. Provenance: Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
11512. LARGE GANDHARAN STANDING BUDDHA. 1st-2nd century AD. 32 inches height. Provenance: Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
11634. FINE LARGE GANDHARAN SEATED BUDDHA. 1st-2nd century AD. 31 inches height. Beautiful sensitive figure of the Buddha seated in full lotus position in the teaching posture. On custom stand. Provenance: Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. SOLD.
9799. CHARMING AND RARE GANDHARA TERRA COTTA PITCHER, ca. 2nd-4th century AD. The crudely formed pitcher with single handle and slightly everted rim, floral and designs dark brown. 5 x 6 inches. Gandhara pottery is extremely rare and seldom offered. Chips to rim. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via established dealers.
SOLD.
9797. GANDHARA STUCCO BUDDHA, ca. 2nd-4th century AD. The seated Buddha with long robes and clasped hands. 9.5 inches. Repaired and chip to r. shoulder but of nice style with good detail. Inexpensive example. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via established dealers.
SOLD
9815. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE HEAD OF THE BUDDHA, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The carved stone head with fine serene expression. 1.75 x 2.5 x 4 inches. Some abrasion and light deposits. Excellent. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via an established dealer.
SOLD.
9176. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE FRIEZE, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stone frieze with a nude supplicant at the feet of three partial robed figures. 5 x 10.5 inches. Free standing. Finely carved.
SOLD.
9177. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE FRIEZE, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stone frieze with the figure of Atlas with his hand raised to support the world. Rare type. 7 x 7.5 inches.
SOLD.
9174. GANDHARA MOON GOD FIGURE, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The stone frieze with the Moon God seated in an alcove wearing a crescent crown. 5 x 10 inches. A scarce type.
SOLD.
9863. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE RING, ca. 2nd-4th century AD. The ring with the carved head of a Buddhist saint sideways on the bezel wrapping around the edge. 28 mm. Repaired. Rare type. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner at a benefit for a Pakistani girl's finishing school around 1985.
SOLD.
SOLD.
7182. FIVE GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE HEADS, c. 2nd-4th century AD. To 5 cm.
SOLD.
7183. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE HEAD, c. 2nd-4th century AD. 5 cm.
SOLD.
7184. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE HEAD, c. 2nd-4th century AD. 5 cm.
SOLD.
7185. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE HEAD, c. 2nd-4th century AD. 6 cm.
SOLD.
7186. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE HEAD, c. 2nd-4th century AD. 6 cm.
SOLD.
7187. GANDHARA CARVED SCHIST STONE HEAD, c. 2nd-4th century AD. 7.5 cm.
SOLD.
6982. TWO GANDHARAN BUDDHA HEADS, c. 2nd-4th century. Matching pair, each with remains of stucco attachment on back. 1.75”.
SIZABLE 11504. 11 FIGURE GANDHARAN SHIST FRIEZE. 16.5" wide x 12" high x 3" deep, 38 lbs. Large composition with Buddha standing at the center surrounded by devotees and attendants. Four of the top heads reattached. On museum quality custom stand. Rare to find such a sizable frieze with so many figures on the market. Provenance: Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. From a Manhattan collection.
SOLD.
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