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Lot 14
A rare and magnificent Chinese glazed pottery horse Tang Dynasty Powerfully modelled standing four square on a rectangular plinth, the head turned slightly, with unglazed bulging eyes and flaring nostrils, the hooves glazed in ochre.79.5cm high.Provenance: purchased at the Biennale des Antiquaires, Paris, late 1960s/early 1970s.唐 釉陶馬來源：於1960末/1970初購於巴黎古董雙年展。Standing four-square with neatly defined facial features and trim and powerful musculature, the present lot is at once exemplar of the prominent standing that horses had within Chinese society in the Tang dynasty, and of the plastic and sculptural accomplishments reached by the artisans of the period.Horses had long been a coveted symbol of wealth and status in China, and a popular subject of painting and pottery sculpture since the Han dynasty. It is in the Tang dynasty, however, that representation of this noble animal reached its peak, to the point that Tang dynasty pottery horses, both glazed and unglazed, are now iconic. Despite the proliferation of horse sculptures during this period, the ownership of these was reserved for the aristocratic class through an edict of 667 which forbade artisans and tradesmen this right.The magnificent proportions and accurate representation of the present horse mark it out as a sculpture that would have been produced for a family of exceptional wealth and rank. Whilst most examples are represented wearing elaborate saddle and trappings, the horse in the present lot is free of any encumbrance, allowing the sculptor free rein to represent its powerful spirit, at the same time showing off the artist's capacity to naturalistically render the anatomy of the animal.Uncaparisoned, glazed examples of horses of this size are exceptionally rare, and none appear to have come to the market in the past few decades, although some examples are in museum collections worldwide.Cf. Compare a smaller pair, 68.3cm high, sold by Sotheby’s New York, 23 March 2022 lot 313. A horse of similar size, covered in a yellowish-brown glaze, was in the collection of George Eumofopoulos and now in the British Museum, London, illustrated in William Watson, Tang and Liao Ceramic, London, 1984, pl. 220.Condition Report: There are various areas of restorations, including the head, both ears, bottom of the neck, all four legs, bottom section of the tail, which all florescent under UV light. There are stress lines to the back and the inner side of the right rear leg. Please request more detailed images from the department for a full overview. Buyers are encouraged to inspect in person before bidding.
Lot 307
A Chinese bronze model of a deer and a bronze Tibetan Buddhist figure of TaraQing dynasty, 18th/19th century, and 20th centuryThe first cast as a standing deer, its head turned backwards and up, the fur finely detailed with its small dotted circles, on a shaped stand; and a bronze figure of Tara seated on a double-lotus throne atop a square plinth.17cm and 12.5cm high (2).清十八世紀 - 二十世紀 銅鹿連木座及度母像
Lot 659
A 9ct gold mounted shell cameo, four other cameos and a bosse bracelet. The gold example depicting Leto playing her lyre next to a putto and a statue on a plinth and trees, rub-over set within a rope-twist border, hallmarks for Birmingham 1988, the cameo approx. 45.5mm high, 11.6g gross; together with three other oval shell cameo brooches one depicting the three Graces, and two depicting unknown female profiles; a Wedgwood green jasper cameo oval brooch depicting three putti, approx. 49mm wide; and a gold-plated bracelet in the form of four burr-bead bosses on an ultra-link back chain
Lot 895
A collection of silver-plated items to include a large rose bowl. With an ebonised wood plinth; a six-division toast rack; a crested and beaded drum-shaped mustard pot; two beaded entree dishes and covers; a mesh covered glass syphon; a gadrooned and flared-out hot water jug; a round teapot with a shaped rim, four pad feet and an ebonised handle and finial; and other items
Lot 105
A believed Roman era bronze figurine of a gladiator. The gladiator with helmet, shield and dagger, standing on a plinth. The figure mounted atop a recent chrome stand. Measures approx. 8cm tall. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effects, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
Lot 133
A Christian double sided bronze miniature pendant cross. The cross depicting Christ on the cross on one side and the Madonna with Child to the other. Raised on later plinth. The cross measuring approx. 4.5 x 3cm. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effects, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
Lot 135
A believed Aztec / Mayan carved stone miniature of man head. The head damaged, with a traditionally carved mouth and earrings visible. Raised on later plinth. The head measuring approx. 3cm x 4cm x 4.5cm. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effects, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
Lot 147
A Celtic inspired bronze wild board shaped pendant / amulet. The pendant in the shaped of highly detailed wild board with central hole & curled tail. Raised on later plinth. The boar measuring approx. 3cm x 5cm. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effects, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
Lot 151
A Mesopotamian glazed terracotta ram head figure. The statuette depicting a ram with a turned head. Raised on later plinth. The head measuring approx. 5cm x 4cm x 3cm. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effects, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
Lot 149
An antique oak dresser, based on a 15th century French gothic model and very similar to an example in the Wallace Collection, with canted top and elaborate gothic carving to the main panels and drawer fronts incorporating armorials, with two cupboard doors and two mid section drawers over an understage with linenfold backing panels and plinth foot, 157cm wide, 56cm deep, 150cm high See The Wallace Collection F13https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org:443/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=63638&viewType=detailView
Lot 462
A group of six Beswick Pottery horse/pony studies, comprising ''Pinto Pony' 1373, second version, designed by Arthur Gredington, Skewbald gloss, 16.5cm, 'Spirit of Fire' 2829 in white with black stained wooden plinth, designed by Graham Tongue 20cm, two grey Welsh Mountain Ponies 1643 second version and later, one with small under glaze chip to ear, designed by Arthur Gredington 15.9cm and a Black Beauty Foal 2536 (unsure if reissued or not) in matt black, designed by Graham Tongue, 15cm.
Lot 427
A Border Fine Arts animal group 'Terrier and Rabbit' modelled by Anne Wall c 1981, with mahogany plinth, sold together with a Border Fine Arts Seated Springer Spaniel, on wooden plinth, a Border Fine Arts Jack Russell Terrier and Mouse, modelled by Ray Ayres, and a Sherratt & Simpson Family Values group and Labrador pup study.
Lot 410
A Border Fine Arts figure group 'Winter Rescue' modelled by Anne Butler from the James Herriot collection c1989, with wooden plinth, sold together with a Border Fine Arts figure study 'Reflection' modelled by Ray Ayres, from the James Herriot collection, with wooden plinth and a Border Fine Arts animal group 'Split Decision' A 4027- from the James Herriot collection. Split decision' with very small abrasion in front of rabbit, some yellowed glue under front dogs feet. the others appear in good condition with no obvious damages.
Lot 413
A group of three Border Fine Arts animal studies, comprising 'Red Stag 151' modelled by David Walton c1981, with wooden plinth, 'Wake Up Call' B0095 modelled by Anne Wall, and 'Badger Ball' A1020 fromn the County Characters series (with box) and sold together with a selection of other animal studies from studios Sharratt & Simpson, Aynsley, Teviotdale, Arden Sculptures
Lot 525
A Border Fine Arts Simmental Bull study, standing, limited edition number 362/850, designed by Anne Wall, sold with certificate, wooden plinth (faded) original bill of sale from the British Simmental Cattle Society and other related ephemera, together with a Border Fine Arts Simmental calf (damage and repair to ears and tail)
Lot 503
A group of six Border Fine Arts animal studies, comprising a Border Collie, designed by Mairi Laing 1979, 'Morning Feed' (Black&White) JH82A, 'Gyp' JH15, 'Buttercup' JH25 with plinth, an otter of a rocky outcrop, designed by David Walton 1991, and lamb and collie pup, designed by Ray Ayres (damage to lambs ears)
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