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LOT 0431
Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
2 1/4 in. (14 kg, 51.5 cm).
Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base, one foreleg raised, head bent down and to the right, short dressed tail tied with a ribbon. wearing saddlecloth, saddle and harness adorned with bells; remaining polychrome pigmentation.
ProvenanceEx Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990.
Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no. C122d29 from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.203476.
See examples in the Dallas Museum of Art; cf. The Indianapolis Museum of Arts at Newfields, accession number 60.75, for similar.
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LOT 0431
Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse
Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)
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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. -
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Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911 A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
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Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1970-1990.
