A LARGE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A PRANCING HORSE TANG DYNASTY

the energetically modeled and caparisoned horse with a raised right foreleg, the back legs bent bearing the weight of the prancing posture, the head raised upward and turning slightly to the left, the mouth agape and nostrils flared, a long thick mane falling in wavy strands to one side of the neck, the draped saddle hanging in flared pleats over the saddle blanket with faint traces of red floral decoration, the black-painted harness embellished with alternating palmette and shield-form medallions in red, traces of black and red pigment throughout

Sotheby’s New York, 15th June 1983, lot 187.

There are restored breaks to all four legs, the saddle cloth, the tail, and forelocks. There also consolidated repairs to breaks along the neck, haunches and stand. The base is largely rebuilt.
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.