A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE TANG DYNASTY

well-modeled, the animal standing foursquare on a rectangular base, the head slightly lowered and turning to the right, the mouth agape, nostrils flared, eyes alert, a long, combed red-painted mane falling thickly to one side of the neck, the saddle covered in a red-painted cloth, knotted and falling in pleats to either side, above a saddle cloth painted with black streaks simulating fur, the tail docked and bound, traces of red and black pigment

Estate of Theodore Allen Heinrich.
Sotheby’s New York, 15th June 1983, lot 186.

The horse with expected repairs to extremities; legs, tail, saddle cloth, ears and forelock.
"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.
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