Antique Hand Carved Sandstone Buddha Head Statute on Stand

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A small carved and weathered sandstone Buddha head in tan-brown tones with darker mineral staining, downcast, meditative eyes, straight chipped … Read more A small carved and weathered sandstone Buddha head in tan-brown tones with darker mineral staining, downcast, meditative eyes, straight chipped nose, faint arched brows, closed lips with a serene expression, hair rendered in tight curls rising to a tall stepped ushnisha (head-top protuberance which in some literature is said to represent a “crown”), top edge chipped and irregular. The statute is fitted onto the base with a slender metal rod that anchors it to a black rectangular plinth for display. No maker’s mark.

Provenance: This piece is from the collection of David and Laura Finn. David Finn was the co-founder of the famed public-relations firm Ruder Finn and a renowned photographer. Over the course of half a century, the couple amassed an impressive collection of modern sculptures, which Sotheby’s represented in its May 2017 sale of Impressionist & Modern Art. This small piece was subsequently represented by a different auction house.

Product Information:
Materials: Sandstone, Wood, Metal
Dimensions: 3ʺ W × 2.25” D × 8.5” H.
Style: Indian
Condition: Very good condition. Surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound.
Shipping: $250.00 (to continental U.S.)

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