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LOT 0412
Chinese Tang Pair of Courtly Ladies
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
11 3/8 - 11 7/8 in. (2.98 kg total, 29-30.2 cm high).
A group of two hollow-formed ceramic figures: one a courtly lady sitting on a stool with right foot crossed over the left knee, holding a small goblet in both hands, cat beside her right foot; the other sitting with right foot raised to the seat of the stool, grape held between the fingers being raised to the mouth. [2]
ProvenanceEx Hong Kong collection.
London Mayfair gallery, UK.
Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122k22, for one of the figures.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11698-199215.
See Prodan, M., The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1960, for similar figures and discussion.
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LOT 0412
Chinese Tang Pair of Courtly Ladies
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Tang Horse and Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
A ceramic horse and rider figure, the horse 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. 3.75 kg, 40 cm high
Acquired 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. -
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Chinese Glazed Bowl
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A Tang or Song period style provincial conical ceramic bowl. 140 grams, 11.5 cm diameter
Fine condition.
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. -
Chinese Han Style Bronze Horse Weight
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £254
A Han style bronze weight modelled as a reclining horse, all four legs tucked beneath its body, neck and head leaning backwards and to one side of the body; the animal displaying a characterful face with bulging eyes and flared nostrils; a dense and intricate series of geometric motifs adorning the body; hollow-formed. 203 grams, 78 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-1990s. From a West Country collection.
