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LOT 0425
Chinese Tang Ceramic Horse and Rider
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
15 3/4 in. (3.75 kg, 40 cm high).
Modelled standing on a rectangular base, wearing a harness adorned with pendants and an 'animal skin' saddlecloth; the rider modelled seated in the saddle, arms held before the body, gesturing to hold reins (absent); semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing to both figures; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980s-1990s.
Ex West Country collection.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no. C122f86 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.11703-199229.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 54.169, for a broadly comparable figure.
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LOT 0425
Chinese Tang Ceramic Horse and Rider
Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)
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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. -
Chinese Han Style White Jade Garment Fastener
19th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
With a roughly S-shaped profile, one terminal carved as a dragon's head with bulging eyes and snub nose; oval lug to reverse; repaired. 32.3 grams, 78 mm
Acquired 1990s. Ex French collection. -
Chinese Han Style Gilt Bronze Coiled Dragonesque Scroll Weight
20th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Modelled in a dynamic coiled posture on a circular base from which fingers of water rise in response to the animal's muscular movements, its slender body with a dense covering of scales, its long and scaly tail curled upwards and its roaring mouth ajar, revealing a row of squared teeth and a protruding tongue, its eyes bulbous and large ears pricked. 367 grams, 66 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s. West Country, UK, collection.
