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A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- pottery
well-modeled, standing foursquare on a flat base, the head slightly lowered and turned leftward with crisply modeled features including large round eyes, open mouth and flared nostrils, the mane of neatly grooved strands of alternating cream and amber glaze, the body, amber-glazed, ornamented with tassel-hung harness and a cream, green and amber-glazed saddle
Provenance
Acquired in Montreal, 5th September 1980.
Condition
One ear and the tail restored. There are repaired breaks to the legs and plinth and there are areas of surface restoration to possible breaks and glaze flaking, particularly along the saddle, saddle cloth and chest of the horse.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.