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LOT 2205
Chinese Glass Amuletic Plaque
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (45 grams, 56 mm).
Of rectangular form, displaying sinuous beasts breathing clouds of flames or smoke; pierced for suspension. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Paris gallery, France, 1990s.
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Chinese Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
Modelled standing facing in a floor-length courtly dress featuring a hand fan and floral print, hands held within voluminous sleeves at her chest, presenting a small lidded box; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 2.6 kg, 40 cm high
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.CJ142522022 from Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11370-192729. -
Chinese Han Ceramic Animal Figure Group
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Including cattle animals and serpents, each with stylised detailing. 844 grams total, 8.1-11 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
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Large Chinese Tang Lady on Striding Horse
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Modelled in the round; the horse in advancing pose with one foreleg raised, copious mane; the female rider with upright posture, wearing an ankle-length coral-coloured robe with long bell sleeves, scooped shoulder panels and raised collar, hair piled in an elaborate bun; remains of pigment to the hair and footwear, face and other details. 3.4 kg, 49.5 cm
Finely modelled.
Ex West Country collection, Bath, Somerset, UK, 1970-2000s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report, sample no.C121m34 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11367-189790.
