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LOT 2141
Chinese Tang Terracotta Standing Figure
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER
9 3/8 in. (414 grams, 23.6 cm).
Hollow-formed in riding clothes with a shoulder-length hood, cross-over coat held by a girdle, long riding boots; both hands modelled open to accept separate objects. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of H. Norry, 1980s-1990s.
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Chinese Sancai Glazed Female Figure
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £520
Hollow-formed standing figure of a lady in floor-length robes with hands exposed from her broad sleeves, toes of her slippers protruding at base; partial glazed finish, wooden stand. 2.05 kg, 41.8 cm
Ex Scott family collection by descent. -
South East Asian Stone and Other Terracotta Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including head with cap, small dog and other types, some on a ceramic base. 647 grams total, 2.8-11 cm including stand
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. -
Large Chinese Tang Stone Figure
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterEstimate: £8,000 - 10,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £4,000
Standing erect wearing a loosely draped pleated garment with beaded swags over the forearms, segmented hairstyle held with a diadem, right arm raised in gesture of reassurance and left hand holding a phial; standing on a lotus-flower base; separate tiered base. 55 kg total, 106.5 cm including stand
Acquired from the London art market in the 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12458-226320.
