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LOT 1991
Large Chinese Terracotta Horse
17TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
18 1/2 in. (5.9 kg, 47 cm wide).
Advancing horse modelled in the round with one foreleg raised, detailed bridle, crupper and other harness, textured saddlecloth; painted detailing.
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12155-217876.
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Advancing horse modelled in the round with one foreleg raised, detailed bridle, crupper and other harness, textured saddlecloth; painted detailing. 5.9 kg, 47 cm wide
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12155-217876. -
Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddha Statue
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