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LOT 2014
Chinese Tang Polo Player Pair
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
9 1/2 in. (11.4 kg total, 49 cm high including stands).
A dynamic pair of ceramic polo player figures modelled in the round, each a female in a robe with long sleeves and extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation riding a galloping horse in vigorous pose; detailing to the harnesses and rider's garments; each with a custom-made display stand. [2]
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Accompanied by an thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d48 for one of the figures from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12156-217620.
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Chinese Tang Ceramic Horse and Rider with Dog
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,250
Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base, the animal's head bowed down and turned slightly left, shown with a long and immaculately-kept mane, short dressed tail, saddle cloth decorated with an 'animal skin' pattern and a harness adorned with pendants; the male rider seated in the saddle wearing a knee-length robe and riding boots, his arms positioned to hold reins (absent), a domestic dog perched on a covering behind him; semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing to both figures, the rider shown with a full beard and moustache, wearing a cap. 3.9 kg, 42 cm high
Acquired 1980s-1990s. Ex West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no. C122f84 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.11702-199228. -
Chinese Han Tomb Soldier
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Standing erect, wearing a floor-length robe and a shorter surcoat, the hair secured by a band; right hand held at the shoulder with void to accept a spear-shaft;left arm supporting a teardrop shield with scooped upper edge. 530 grams, 21 cm
From a North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Ban Chiang Period Painted Wide Vase
Middle Period, 900-300 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Formed as a broad upper bowl with flared rim atop a bell-shaped base; upper bowl decorated with running guilloche motif, the base with denser similar motifs. 2 kg, 22.5 cm high
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
