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A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY HORSE TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
modelled standing four-square on a rectangular base, the head with nostrils flared and ears pricked, the neck with broad arch and straw-glazed hogged mane, the body glazed a rich dark ochre tone dappled with straw-glazed spots, the saddle and saddle cloth unglazed and secured by the breast and cupper straps hung with tasselled pendants and glazed in green and straw
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28th November 1978, lot 7.
Condition
The horse is in overall good condition with the exception of: restored breaks on all four legs. Slight retouching to the tips of the ears. Light overall scratching and rubbing to the glaze.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."