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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 Northern Qi Ceramic Caparisoned Horse
Northern Qi Dynasty, 550-577 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,250
The animal's head raised, mouth open and ears pricked, integrally modelled saddle, caparison, bridle and plume; tail absent. 2.85 kg, 39 cm high
Tail absent.
Acquired 1980s-1990s. Ex West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122g65 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11701-199226. -
Chinese Tang Ceramic Horse and Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,200
Modelled standing on a rectangular base, wearing a harness adorned with pendants and an 'animal skin' saddlecloth; the rider modelled seated in the saddle, arms held before the body, gesturing to hold reins (absent); semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing to both figures; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation. 3.75 kg, 40 cm high
Acquired 1980s-1990s. Ex West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no. C122f86 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11703-199229. -
Chinese Qing Glazed Ceramic Pony and Attendant
Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911 A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base, the animal saddled with baskets or water pitchers, a female attendant standing at the animal's side; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 945 grams, 19 cm wide
Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990.
