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LOT 1634
South East Asian Votive Terracotta Head Group
CIRCA 12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 2 5/8 in. (192 grams total, 36-67 mm).
Comprising three heads modelled in the round; the largest with pronounced facial detailing, wearing a cap; one with chubby facial detailing, possibly depicting a young child; the smallest with naturalistic facial detailing and wearing applied discoid earrings; possibly Javan. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection.
Acquired from Redhouse Antiques Centre, York, 2007.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
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Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,944
Group of 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. 5.35 kg total, 38.5 cm high each
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report no.13CM180321 from Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11990-209554. -
Chinese Blue and White Vase
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With a piriform body and flared foot, short cylindrical neck with floral motifs; the body with dense floral and vegetal motifs; central scene of two birds flanking a large lotus flower; four characters to the base. 392 grams, 18.5 cm
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Chinese Han Style Coiled Bronze Pixiu
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Weight formed as a pixiu modelled in the round with three legs radiating from the body and the fourth gripping the rump. 606 grams, 91 mm
Ex West Country collection, UK, 1970-1990s.
