A sancai-glazed pottery figure of an equestrienne, Tang dynasty
Estimate $6,000 – $8,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY
the chestnut glazed horse standing four square with head turned slightly to the left, the mane and tail docked, the female rider seated astride with hands clasped and held in front as though holding the reins, wearing a long green tunic, her head facing forward and hair drawn into a high coiffure, the black painted saddle resting on a dappled saddle cloth in green, cream and chestnut glazes
40 cm high
This figure is accompanied by a thermoluminescence authentication report from the University of Wollongong, Test No W4949
Compare with an equestrienne sold Christie's, New York, 14 September 2018, lot 1274, illustrated
- Lot Sold $13,000 (Hammer Price)
- $15,860 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Areas of restoration to the horse's head, neck, legs and tail, and to the head and neck of the rider. The unglazed base repaired.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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AU0829 |
24 Oct 2018 |
Melbourne
6 pm