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LOT 0413
Chinese Tang Pair of Courtly Ladies
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
11 3/4 - 12 in. (2.97 kg total, 30-30.5 cm high).
A group of two painted ceramic figurines depicting courtly ladies in flowing robes seated on stools, one with a rosette-shaped fan and the other with mirror and comb dressing her hair. [2]
ProvenanceEx Hong Kong collection.
London Mayfair gallery, UK.
Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122k21, 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.11699-199216.
See Prodan, M., The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1960, for similar figures and discussion.
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LOT 0413
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 Pair of Courtly Ladies
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,600
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. 2.98 kg total, 29-30.2 cm high
Ex 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. -
Chinese Giant Banded Agate Bead Necklace
20th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £98
A large agate 'eye' bead suspended on a felt thong, banded agate bead below. 45 grams, 66 cm long
Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman. -
Chinese Ming Dynasty Charger
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A glazed ceramic charger with hand-painted decoration including chop-seals and landscape vignettes. 1.6 kg, 36 cm wide
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
