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LOT 1943
Chinese Ming Blue and White Jar with Peonies
LATE MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D.
6 1/2 in. (1.29 kg, 26.5 cm high).
Squat 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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Large Chinese Terracotta Horse
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Advancing horse modelled in the round with one foreleg raised, detailed bridle, crupper and other harness, textured saddlecloth; painted detailing. 5.9 kg, 47 cm wide
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12155-217876. -
Chinese Han Terracotta Guardian Dog Statue
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £520
Modelled in the round with forelegs set wide and head slightly tilted, integral harness with loop to the rear of the shoulders; hollow-formed. 4.65 kg, 24.5 cm high
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by an inconclusive thermoluminescence analysis report from Oxford Authentication no.C124d5. -
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
