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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 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. 2.97 kg total, 30-30.5 cm high
Ex 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. -
Chinese Ming Style Green Stone Bowl
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
A mottled green stone bowl with basal ring and flared rim. 112 grams, 12.5 cm wide
Acquired 1970s. West Country, UK, collection. -
Chinese Wei Buddha Brick
Wei Dynasty, 534-550 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A rectangular ceramic brick with central recess displaying Buddha in high-relief seated cross-legged on a lotus flower base beneath a canopy, his hands held in the varada mudra of charity and compassion. 5.6 kg, 35.5 x 17cm
Acquired 1970-1990s. Ex Hong Kong collection. From a private West Country collection.
