Chinese Wei Terracotta Soldier Figure

Hollow-formed figure of a female kneeling on a textured base with hands extended. 4.45 kg, 35.5 cm



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.

The black horse in a dynamic pose with its legs extended, painted red harness and bridle and a light-coloured saddle blanket beneath the black saddle; female rider in a tight-fitting robe with long sleeves, her left arm held high preparing to swing the club and her right arm held close to the body for holding the reins; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 6.5 kg total, 48 cm long



From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.08C26042024 from Laboratory Kotalla.

Comprising six shallow plates with a lakeside scenes showing boats in the water, and six cups showing similar scenery. 550 grams total, 65-109 mm



Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck.

The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.