- 1553
A CHINESE GRAY POTTERY HEAD OF A HORSE HAN DYNASTY
Estimate
200 - 300 USD
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Description
- Pottery
boldly modeled with protruding eyes and powerful jaws, with traces of original pigments, metal stand (2)
Provenance
Estate of James Sibley Watson, Jr.
Christie's London, 3rd December 1982, lot 1714.
Acquired from the above by A. Alfred Taubman.
Christie's London, 3rd December 1982, lot 1714.
Acquired from the above by A. Alfred Taubman.
Condition
The side of the neck has an approx. 5 cm filled crack running upward diagonally from the bottom edge and a section appears to have been reattached. There is a crack running up the front of the neck. There are chips to the lower lip, along the edges of the base, to the mane and right cheek.The surface with traces of pigment, minor wear, and encrustation, consistent with age.
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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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.
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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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.