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LOT 2061
Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
15 1/8 in. (5.35 kg total, 38.5 cm high each).
Two mounted musicians comprising: the horse standing on a rectangular base with painted harness, bridle and saddle detailing; the integral rider in loose coat and riding boots, wearing a floppy cap and playing a p'i-p'a (Chinese lute); the other similar, playing a ling-gu tambour held in the left hand. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
West Country, UK, collection.
Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report no.13CM180321 from Laboratory Kotalla for one of the figures.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11990-209554.
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LOT 2061
Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Ming Glazed Terracotta Tomb Attendant
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Modelled standing with the right hand inside the sleeve, left hand held to the chest holding a trumpet; on a tiered base. 438 grams, 24.5 cm
North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse and Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterEstimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
Modelled on a rectangular base, the horse standing with a rounded saddlecloth; the rider modelled seated in the saddle, right arm raised and left arm held before the body; right hand modelled empty to accept a bow or other weapon; some restoration. 1.54 kg, 29.5 cm
Ex North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s.
Many horses, in the Tang graves, have been found with a runnel down the length of the upper neck, and a hole at the end of the spine. These cavities were surely meant to take real horsehair manes and tails, as some later porcelain figures are adorned with wisps of real human hair threaded through holes under the nose and the chin. -
Chinese Song Celadon Glazed Box
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £91
Two-part container with ribbed lid and sidewall, central rosette. 428 grams, 11.5 cm diamter
From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.
