large-carved-and-painted-wood-head-of-buddha
Lot 1001
Large Carved and Painted Wood Head of Buddha
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1900, carved from a single piece of wood retaining old, likely original, polychrome paint.

22 x 13 x 11 in.

From the Estate of the late Joseph D. Rowand, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Joe Rowand was instrumental in developing a contemporary art scene in North Carolina. After studying in New York City at Parsons, he brought the big city art feel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina when he opened Somerhill Gallery in 1972. His gallery served as an epicenter for collectors and artists to gather and grow for over thirty years.

Paint flaking and surface wear throughout.