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LOT 2135
Chinese Song Terracotta Tile with Musician
SONG DYNASTY, 960-1279 A.D. OR LATER
11 3/4 in. (5.9 kg, 29.5 cm).
Comprising an elaborate ogival niche with a figure dressed in long robes and holding two wind instruments in his hands, leaning against a small architectural feature.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 2135
Chinese Song Terracotta Tile with Musician
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Song Terracotta Tile with Musician
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or laterEstimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
Comprising an elaborate ogival niche with a figure dressed in long robes and holding two wind instruments in his hands, leaning against a small architectural feature. 5.9 kg, 29.5 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Chinese Song Terracotta Tile with Seated Scholar
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With high-relief figure of a seated scholar in floor-length robe holding a wreath (or prayer beads) in his right hand, his bell-shaped sleeve covering his left arm resting on his knee; wearing a tight-fitting cap and with a neat vandyke beard. 8.15 kg, 46 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. -
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Chinese Gilt Bronze Monkey Statue
Late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
In crouching pose with head turned and left paw resting on the knee, right paw extended, tail curled to rear. 1.52 kg, 22 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.
