A SCHIST FIGURE OF MAITREYA, KUSHAN PERIOD Ancient region of Gandhara, 2^nd-3^rd century. Standing clad in a long flowing sanghati, the folds of the drapery finely carved, adorned with various necklaces and earrings, the face with almond-shaped eyes, centered by an urna, the hair in long wavy locks pulled into an elaborate topknot and secured with a beaded tiara.

Provenance: Collection of Jean-Marc Andral, acquired between 1991 and 1994 in the local trade in Miami, Florida, USA. Jean-Marc Andral is a Belgian manager based in Brussels and active in the healthcare industry for over 25 years.
Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, weathering, losses, erosion, cracks, encrustations.

Weight: 6,938 (excl. stand)
Dimensions: Height 44 cm (excl. stand) and 48.7 cm (incl. stand)

Mounted on a modern metal stand. (2)

Auction result comparison: Compare a related schist figure of Maitreya, 55.6 cm high, also dated 2^nd-3^rd century, at Christie’s New York in Indian and Southeast Asian Art on 23 March 2010, lot 144, sold for USD 68,500.

貴霜帝國片岩雕彌勒佛像
健陀羅地區，二至三世紀。彌勒佛身披飄逸長袍，衣紋流暢，綴以項鍊及耳環，杏眼臉，雙眉之間有白毫，長捲髮束成精緻的發髻，串珠頭飾固定。

來源：Jean-Marc Andral收藏，於1991 至1994 年間購於美國佛羅裡達邁阿密當地古玩市場。Jean-Marc Andral是布魯塞爾的比利時經理，活躍於醫療保健行業超過 25 年。
品相：狀況良好，與年齡相稱。 廣泛磨損、風化、缺損、侵蝕、裂紋、結殼。

重量: 6,938 (不含底座)
尺寸：高 44 厘米 (不含底座) ，總 48.7 厘米

現代金屬支架。(2)

拍賣結果比較：比較一件相近的片岩雕彌勒佛，高55.6 厘米，二至三世紀，見紐約佳士得Indian and Southeast Asian Art 2010年3月23日lot 144, 售價USD 68,500。