Loading, please wait...
LOT 1689
Chinese Tang Horse and Rider Figure
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER
12 in. (1.5 kg, 30.4 cm high).
Modelled in the round, the horse standing on a trapezoidal base, its neck arched and head held erect, tail resting between hindlegs; with traces of painted detailing; the rider wearing an ankle -length robe, arms and hands held at the chest, hair tied in a top-knot.
ProvenanceEx North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s.
LiteratureCf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession numbers 13.220.69 and 51.93a, b, for similar examples.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Chinese Jianyao Tea Bowl
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With rounded rim and discoid foot, the interior and exterior decorated with a dark brown glaze, the exterior displaying the cream ware visible towards the foot. 139 grams, 89 mm wide
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
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. -
Burmese Wooden Bird Loom Pulley Pair
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Each carved as a parrot perching on a disc with octofoil designs to both outer faces; free-running median pulley-wheel within each disc, suspension hook behind the neck. 120 grams total, 14-14.5 cm
Acquired on the Singapore art market. Property of a Kent lady collector.
