HUGE GANDHARAN SCHIST STATUE OF BUDDHA Ca. AD 200 - 300. A grey schist statue of Buddha standing with his left leg slightly extended and a bent knee, adorned in a kasaya robe that cascades with finely sculpted waves and folds. The serene countenance features downcast eyes, arched brows, generous eyelids, an aquiline nose, and full lips, radiating a sense of calm. Above, a circular topknot rests atop his tightly bound coiffure, while below is a small urna. For similar see: Christie's, Indian and southeastern Asian Art, Live Auction 2578, Lots 520, 507. Size: 1100mm x 420mm; Weight: +50kg. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.