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LOT 1600
Chinese Ming Green Horse and Attendant Pair
LATE MING DYNASTY-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (1.98 kg total, 19 cm wide each).
A group of two glazed ceramic figurines, each a packhorse standing on a rectangular base with a robed attendant gripping the reins, one with rectangular case slung from the saddle, the other with large jars bound with rope. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s.
West Country, UK, collection.
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LOT 1600
Chinese Ming Green Horse and Attendant Pair
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Tang Hunter Pair
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,222
A pair of ceramic mounted hunter figures, each modelled in the round on an integral rectangular base; horses standing facing with pricked ears, cropped manes and dressed tails, wearing bridles, harnesses and cruppers with studs and pendants; seated riders turned left in their saddles, directing their attention skywards, arms and hands positioned as though drawing bows (now absent); one saddle cloth possibly designed to mimic animal skin, the other with a floral design; successful kills slung over each horse's rump; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation. 7.8 kg total, 40.5-41.5 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-1990s. From a private West Country collection. Accompanied by two original thermoluminescence analysis report nos.C122g64 and C122g68 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11517-195275. -
Chinese Giant Banded Agate Bead Necklace
20th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £111
A large banded agate bead of roughly oval form, two domed 'eyes' to one face; suspended on a felt thong. 97 grams, 66 cm long
Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman. -
Chinese Neolithic Painted Frog Jar
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
A piriform ceramic jar with short neck, everted rim and two integral lug handles, the body painted with degenerate 'frog' motifs, clusters of dashes and scallops to the rim. 3.7 kg, 35 cm hgh
Acquired 1970s-1990s. Ex West Country collection.
