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East Meets West: Works of Art Across Cultures

Thu, Aug 6, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 180

Chinese Carved Marble Head of Buddha

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Raised on stand.

The head 6 1/2 in. high. 

Note: This head is accompanied with a notarized document from Chang Qing, Ph.D, from the Art History Department of the University of Kansas, stating that in his opinion this Buddha head displays some similar characteristics of the Northern Qi Period (550-577).

Condition

Fragmentary in nature. There is wear and some losses, encrustation and staining overall.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.