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LOT 2024
Chinese MIng Blue and White Jar with Peonies
LATE MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D.
8 in. (1.8 kg, 20.2 cm high).
Biconvex in profile with low foot and neck, horizontal bands of dark blue floral motifs on a pale blue field.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection of terracotta pre 1988, London and Geneva.
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Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse and Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
Modelled in the round in static pose on a rectangular base, the female rider bent forward with right arm raised; both hands pierced to accept reins (absent). 5.6 kg, 42 cm high
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d51 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12157-217630 -
Chinese Wei Soldier Figure
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 A.DEstimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Hollow-formed, standing erect in armoured apparel with helmet, right arm bent across the waist and fist clenched to hold a bow or spear. 1.39 kg, 33 cm high
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. -
Chinese Qing Glazed Female Figure
Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Hollow-formed ceramic figure of a lady holding a palmette fan to her head in her left hand, right hand inside the long sleeve of her chang'ao on her hip, buttoned at the front and worm with a sash below the bust; domed base. 445 grams, 22.5 cm high
Ex Hong Kong collection, 1990s.
