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LOT 2160
Chinese Song Ceramic Tile
SONG DYNASTY, 960-1279 A.D.
9 1/2 in. (2.7 kg, 24 cm wide).
With high-relief scene of a seated scholar in floor-length robes and cap beside a table with writing implements; female attendant to the right.
ProvenanceEx Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990.
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Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddha Figure
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower dais; both hands placed palm-upwards in the lap; the D-shaped base with a lotus detailing to the outer face and icons of Buddha in various poses, hollow with panel to the underside. 1.9 kg, 17 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-2000s. From a Japanese collection of Buddhist art. -
Chinese Glazed Blue and White Provincial Vase
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Carinated in form with broad vertical neck and foot; blue stylised floral and scrolling forms over the body, punctuated by concentric bands. 1.69 kg, 21 cm wide
Essex collection, 1990s. -
Chinese Tang Ceramic Horse and Rider with Dog
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,389
Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base, the animal's head bowed down and turned slightly left, shown with a long and immaculately-kept mane, short dressed tail, saddle cloth decorated with an 'animal skin' pattern and a harness adorned with pendants; the male rider seated in the saddle wearing a knee-length robe and riding boots, his arms positioned to hold reins (absent), a domestic dog perched on a covering behind him; semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing to both figures, the rider shown with a full beard and moustache, wearing a cap. 3.9 kg, 42 cm high
Acquired 1980s-1990s. Ex West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no. C122f84 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.11702-199228.
