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LOT 2144
Chinese Diademed Marble Head
20TH CENTURY A.D.
13 in. (13.8 kg, 33 cm).
Comprising a youthful female modelled in the round with a floral diadem and veil on her copious hair.
ProvenanceFrench collection, 1990s-early 2000s.
Ex Auction Art Remy, 6 April 2018, lot 181.
From an important Paris gallery, France.
Ex private Paris collection.
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LOT 2144
Chinese Diademed Marble Head
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
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Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Chinese Song Ceramic Tile with Six-Armed Deity
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s. West Country, UK, collection. -
Very Large Chinese Tang Ceramic Saddled Horse
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
Modelled in the round with naturalistic anatomical detailing, standing on a rectangular base, with ears pricked forwards, dressed tail; the saddle and saddle cloth decorated with elaborate polychrome stylised flowers, detailing to the eyes and eyelashes. 14.1 kg, 62.5 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence report no.CJ162522022, issued by Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11362-192817.