comprising two figures of ladies on horses, together with a blue-splashed sancai-glazed figure of a horse, wood stand (4)

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Marks.
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1979 (acc. nos 1979.583, 1979.585 & 1979.586).

The smaller equestrian with the figure head and the tail of the horse reattached. The larger equestrian with the head and one hair knot reattached. The horse with restored breaks to the body, legs, base and ears. All three figures with scattered chips and losses. Some general wear and minor firing imperfections. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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