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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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