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LOT 2181
Large Chinese Tang Lady on Striding Horse
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
19 1/2 in. (3.4 kg, 49.5 cm).
Modelled in the round; the horse in advancing pose with one foreleg raised, copious mane; the female rider with upright posture, wearing an ankle-length coral-coloured robe with long bell sleeves, scooped shoulder panels and raised collar, hair piled in an elaborate bun; remains of pigment to the hair and footwear, face and other details.
ProvenanceEx West Country collection, Bath, Somerset, UK, 1970-2000s.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report, sample no.C121m34 from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11367-189790.
Cf. Tang Dynasty female rider in less elaborate costume in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no. 51.93a, b.
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Large Chinese Tang Ceramic Prancing Horse
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
On an integral rectangular base; naturalistic execution with head facing downwards and slightly to the animal's left, expressive eyes and mouth held open exposing two rows of teeth; ornately caparisoned, saddle and saddle cloth with delicate foliate motif; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 13.2 kg, 58 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-1990s. From a private West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122g62 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11519-195277. -
Chinese Han Ceramic Animal Figure Group
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including a coiled serpent, a mythical creature and a cow, all with stylised anatomical detailing. 600 grams total, 8-14.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Chinese Qing Glazed Ceramic Female Attendant
Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911 A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Modelled standing on a circular base amongst the trails of her long gown, hair dressed in a voluminous style, ceremoniously bearing an elaborate wig; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 498 grams, 23.5 cm high
Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990.