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LOT 2612
Chinese Song Wall Tile with Handprint Signature
SONG DYNASTY, 960-1279 A.D. OR LATER
12 in. (5.97 kg, 30 cm).
Rectangular with a shallow recess to the obverse containing a polychrome dancer in a dynamic pose, wearing a flowing robe with long sleeves, impressed handprint on the reverse.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country collection, UK, 1990s.
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Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Court Lady Pair
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Each hollow-formed, standing on an integral polygonal base and dressed in a loose-fitting floor-length robe with V-shaped opening at the neck, chignon, dressed hair, painted facial detailing; cloud-slippers protruding at the base; painted pigmentation remaining, including some decorative patterns on the clothes. 7.65 kg total, 49.5 cm high
From a West Country, UK, collection, formed in the 1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124a5 from Oxford Authentication for one of the figures. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.13234-250854.
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20th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
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UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Chinese Han Style Terracotta Horse and Rider
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Opening Bid: £56
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