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LOT 2198
Chinese Tang Terracotta Standing Figure
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER
11 in. (612 grams, 28 cm).
Modelled in the round wearing a calf-length coat and riding boots, the hair drawn up into a curled lobe, arms placed across the chest. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of H. Norry, 1980s-1990s.
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Chinese Ming Glazed Figure
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. or laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Standing erect on a tiered square base, wearing a floor-length robe and with elaborately dressed hair, right hand at the waist supporting a wreath. 254 grams, 17 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. -
Chinese Tang Terracotta Standing Figure
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
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. 414 grams, 23.6 cm
From the private collection of H. Norry, 1980s-1990s. -
Chinese Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
Sitting on a low folding chair, with elaborately dressed hair and blusher on her cheeks, wearing a draped robe with green floral detailing, cloud slippers emerging from beneath the hem; arms raised within the sleeves exposing her delicate hands; puppy at her foot. 1.6 kg, 29 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122k22 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.12447-226143.
