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LOT 2168
Chinese Wei Terracotta Soldier Figure
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D.
13 in. (1.36 kg, 33 cm).
Hollow-formed, standing erect in armoured apparel with helmet, right arm bent across the waist and fist clenched to hold a bow or spear.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
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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. -
Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Hollow-formed standing on a rectangular base with head slightly tilted, integral saddle and blanket; traces of pigment. 1.73 kg, 33 cm wide
Ex North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s. -
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Chinese Gilt Bronze Monkey Statue
Late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
In crouching pose with head turned and left paw resting on the knee, right paw extended, tail curled to rear. 1.52 kg, 22 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.
