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LOT 2132
Chinese Wei Stone Statue
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D. OR LATER
28 1/2 in. (13.45 kg, 72.5 cm).
Carved in the round robed figure of Arya Tara standing on a lotus-flower base with one hand raised in the Abhaya Mudra gesture of reassurance and flowers to her right shoulder and left hand.
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12751-235745.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 2132
Chinese Wei Stone Statue
Estimate £3,500 - 4,500€4,060 - 5,220 (for guidance only)$4,730 - 6,080 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Wei Terracotta Female Figure
Northern Wei, 386-534 A.D. or laterEstimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
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Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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Horse modelled standing on a rectangular plinth, painted detailing to the saddle and bridle; the rider with her hair tied up on a high bun, arms resting at the waist. 1.63 kg, 34 cm high
Ex J.C. collection, 1980s-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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Framed Bali Watercolour Painting with Barong Dancers
20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A rectangular watercolour image of Balinese adults and children, dancers' masks and other items amid vegetation; notation to the margin 'De Warsa / Kelusa / Bali'; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 790 grams, 30.5 x 26.7 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
