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LOT 1631
Chinese Song Tile with Hand-Print Reverse
SONG DYNASTY, CIRCA 960-1279 A.D.
10 x 9 1/2 in. (3.3 kg, 25.5 x 24 cm).
Rectangular with crouching nude figure modelled in the half-round on a couch; had-print 'signature' to the reverse.
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Chinese Song Temple Tile with Chrysanthemums
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Chinese Song Ceramic Temple Tile with Seated Monk Budai
Song Dynasty, circa 960-1279 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Rectangular with an oval niche bearing a figure of monk Budai in relief, his robe falling from his shoulders exposing his torso, holding mala beads. 6.54 kg, 29.5 x 29 cm
Ex West Country collection, UK, 1970-1990s. -
Large Chinese Decorated Porcelain Bowl Pair
Early 19th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Decorated with a polychrome frieze of scalloped cartouches displaying birds perched amongst fruiting vegetation, insects in the field, repeated around the neck with flowering plants alternating with cartouches depicting birds amongst vegetation; interior with gilt roundel to base with floral spray, three plants around. 4.9 kg total, 35.5 cm wide
From a UK private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11717-198623.
