A GOOD GRAY POTTERY GROUP OF AN OX AND CART
A GOOD GRAY POTTERY GROUP OF AN OX AND CART NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY Well-modeled standing foursquare with head facing forward and long tail trailing to the shaped rectangular base, the short horns and ears framed within the straps of a harness applied with large bosses, the cart with a trough-like
Lot #: 234
Estimate: US$10,000 - US$12,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A PAINTED GRAYISH-RED POTTERY HORSE
A PAINTED GRAYISH-RED POTTERY HORSE NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY Standing foursquare on a rectangular base and wearing a forward-sweeping saddlecloth and low saddle, the stirrups well delineated, with bell-shaped caparisons at the chest and hindquarters, the face with flared nostrils and furrowed brows and
Lot #: 235
Estimate: US$30,000 - US$40,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A RARE PAINTED GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A BRAHMA BULL
A RARE PAINTED GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A BRAHMA BULL NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY Well-modeled standing foursquare on a rectangular base, with head facing forward above the dewlap and long tail flicked to one side, the trappings applied with rounded bosses and detailed in orangy-red pigment, as are the
Lot #: 236
Estimate: US$30,000 - US$50,000
Date: 30 May 1991
AN UNUSUAL PAINTED GRAY POTTERY HUMAN-HEADED FISH
AN UNUSUAL PAINTED GRAY POTTERY HUMAN-HEADED FISH WEI DYNASTY The hollow, fish-form body with traces of white slip and dark red speckling, the amusingly modeled face also covered with a white slip and detailed in red and black beneath a tripartite coiffure, some earth encrustation--6 3/4 in. (7.l
Lot #: 237
Estimate: US$4,000 - US$6,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAPARISONED HORSE
A GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAPARISONED HORSE NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY The sturdy horse standing foursquare with head drawn in and mouth open, with a narrow fringed cloth draped over the top of the crenelated mane, the halter with a horn and circular bosses, with further nippled bosses on the chest strap
Lot #: 238
Estimate: US$10,000 - US$12,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A RARE GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A BACTRIAN CAMEL
A RARE GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A BACTRIAN CAMEL NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY Finely modelled standing foursquare on a rectangular base, its gracefully arched, ridged neck supporting its proudly raised head with deepset eyes staring straight ahead, the muzzle well-modelled and the mouth partially open with
Lot #: 239
Estimate: US$90,000 - US$120,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A PAINTED GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A WOMAN
A PAINTED GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A WOMAN TANG DYNASTY In the pose of a falconer, with her arms raised at her chest and wearing a long tunic with traces of red, black, white and gilt pigment, a small purse tied at her waist, her under sleeves painted red, her head gently turned to her left, some
Lot #: 242
Estimate: US$7,000 - US$10,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A LARGE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A PRANCING HORSE
A LARGE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A PRANCING HORSE TANG DYNASTY Modeled with right leg raised and head turned to the left, the mouth open and the ears pricked forward, with traces of dark red pigment on the grooved mane and cheeks, and traces of orange and red decoration on the saddle and pleated
Lot #: 243
Estimate: US$18,000 - US$25,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A BACTRIAN CAMEL
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A BACTRIAN CAMEL TANG DYNASTY Standing with head thrown back and mouth open in a bray, covered in a straw glaze with rich amber glaze highlighting the areas of thicker hair, the hoofs and the oval cloth fitted over the green-glazed humps, restored--22in. (55.9 cm
Lot #: 245
Estimate: US$18,000 - US$25,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A RARE MINIATURE SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A DRUMMER
A RARE MINIATURE SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A DRUMMER TANG DYNASTY Shown seated with left knee bent to help support the hourglass-shaped drum held in his hands, wearing amber robes, the remainder of the body and drum splashed in blue, green and cream glaze, the head unglazed and well-modeled
Lot #: 247
Estimate: US$3,000 - US$4,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY SHELL-FORM POTTERY WATERPOT
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY SHELL-FORM POTTERY WATERPOT TANG DYNASTY In the form of a conch shell, the rim molded with a shallow spout beside a platform pierced with two holes, one small and one large to facilitate pouring, the exterior decorated with a tight pattern of blue, green, amber and
Lot #: 249
Estimate: US$6,500 - US$7,500
Date: 30 May 1991
A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF COURT LADIES
A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF COURT LADIES TANG DYNASTY Each tall, slender figure wearing a long orange scarf over a high-waisted turquoise dress, the hair drawn up into a topknot and painted black--10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm.) high (2
Lot #: 250
Estimate: US$5,000 - US$6,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF COURT LADIES
A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF COURT LADIES EARLY TANG DYNASTY Each slender figure wearing a short jacket over a long skirt carved with vertical grooves and striped in orange pigment, her left hand drawn across to grasp her right arm encased in the tight, trailing sleeve, the hair painted
Lot #: 251
Estimate: US$5,000 - US$6,000
Date: 30 May 1991
AN UNUSUAL SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EQUESTRIAN
AN UNUSUAL SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EQUESTRIAN TANG DYNASTY The rider of Turco-Mongolian type, his painted head turned to the right and well modeled with mouth open and brow furrowed below a black cap, wearing a long green tunic over cream-glazed pants, his hands positioned and hollowed
Lot #: 253
Estimate: US$50,000 - US$60,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A PAINTED STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A GROOM
A PAINTED STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A GROOM SUI DYNASTY Wearing a loose, swallow-tailed coat belted over the hips and a scarf wrapped and tied around his hair, with both hands raised in fists as if to hold reins, his face modeled with small features and grooved cheeks and brow, traces of black
Lot #: 254
Estimate: US$2,500 - US$3,500
Date: 30 May 1991
A WELL-MODELED SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN
A WELL-MODELED SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN TANG DYNASTY Standing in a threatening posture atop a recumbent bullock raised on a rockwork base, with right hand resting on his hip, the left hand forming a hollow fist to hold a spear, wearing layered armor and a breastplate bound by
Lot #: 261
Estimate: US$25,000 - US$35,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE TANG DYNASTY Standing foursquare with head raised and turned slightly to the left, covered in a cream-colored glaze streaked in amber and green trailing in rivulets from the hogged mane, saddle blanket and pleated saddle cloth, with a thin amber glaze on the
Lot #: 262
Estimate: US$50,000 - US$60,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A RARE SET OF THREE PAINTED RED POTTERY FEMALE POLO PLAYERS
A RARE SET OF THREE PAINTED RED POTTERY FEMALE POLO PLAYERS TANG DYNASTY The spirited horses modeled as if in full gallop with all four legs extended and hoofs off the ground, each rider twisted at the waist with head lowered to follow the course of the ball, wearing long close-fitting tunics worn
Lot #: 263
Estimate: US$150,000 - US$180,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A GOOD SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EARTH SPIRIT
A GOOD SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EARTH SPIRIT TANG DYNASTY The mythical hooved beast modelled seated on its haunches supported on a hollow shaped plinth, with a muscular chest and winged forearms picked out in bright green, its fierce unglazed face with large elephantine ears divided by a
Lot #: 265
Estimate: US$15,000 - US$18,000
Date: 30 May 1991
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF GREEN AND BROWN-GLAZED MOLDED POTTERY DISHES
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF GREEN AND BROWN-GLAZED MOLDED POTTERY DISHES LIAO DYNASTY Raised on a slightly tapered ring foot and covered in the interior in a creamy-white slip, the interior lightly molded with two bands encircling a radiating stylized flowerhead, each composed of a blossoming flower flanked
Lot #: 268
Estimate: US$4,000 - US$6,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY SHALLOW BOWL
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY SHALLOW BOWL LIAO DYNASTY The interior decorated in green, amber and cream glaze with a central flowerhead radiating outwards toward the rim, the exterior covered with an irregularly applied amber glaze, foot rim unglazed, restoration to rim --11 1/2 in. (29.4 cm.) diameter
Lot #: 272
Estimate: US$3,000 - US$4,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A GREEN-GLAZED BALUSTER VASE
A GREEN-GLAZED BALUSTER VASE LIAO DYNASTY Of slender ovoid form surmounted by a tall flaring neck molded with two ridges, covered in a faintly mottled bright leaf-green glaze with olive-green streaks at the upper body and stopping short of the flat buff-pink foot - 16 1/8 in. (41 cm.) high
Lot #: 273
Estimate: US$5,000 - US$7,000
Date: 30 May 1991
AN AMBER-GLAZED BALUSTER VASE
AN AMBER-GLAZED BALUSTER VASE LIAO DYNASTY Of slender ovoid form surmounted by a tall trumpet neck, covered in a rich finely crackled amber glaze over a pinkish-white slip and stopping irregularly before the grayish-white-colored foot - 14 3/8 in. (36.6 cm.) high
Lot #: 274
Estimate: US$3,000 - US$5,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A WELL-POTTED EARLY MING CARVED CELADON JAR
A WELL-POTTED EARLY MING CARVED CELADON JAR 15TH CENTURY The baluster body carved with a broad band of leafy peony scroll on a finely combed ground within double line borders, with a band of slender leaf tips rising from the foot below and a narrow band of peony blossoms interrupted by a pair of
Lot #: 282
Estimate: US$5,000 - US$7,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A CARVED CELADON-GLAZED PEAR-SHAPED VASE
A CARVED CELADON-GLAZED PEAR-SHAPED VASE KANGXI Unusually carved with a wide band of scrolling peony and foliage on the lower body below chevron bands and plantain leaf at the neck, the interior and base glazed-white, small foot rim chip - 8 7/8 in. (22.7 cm.) high
Lot #: 283
Estimate: US$5,000 - US$7,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A FAHUA RETICULATED JAR, GUAN
A FAHUA RETICULATED JAR, GUAN MING DYNASTY The sides decorated with the Eight Immortals standing against a background of clouds, their faces left in the biscuit, with a band of petal lappets pierced with inverted lotus buds below and a band of cranes in flight amidst chrysanthemum scroll above, all
Lot #: 287
Estimate: US$15,000 - US$20,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A PAIR OF LOHAN ROOF TILES
A PAIR OF LOHAN ROOF TILES MING DYNASTY Each immortal wearing long robes and with a nimbus behind his head, shown standing on vapor rising from one side of the arched roof tile, covered in green, amber, cream and aubergine glazes, one base repaired--18 3/8 and 18 1/2 in. (46.6 and 47cm.) high (2
Lot #: 288
Estimate: US$5,000 - US$6,000
Date: 30 May 1991
AN UNUSUAL SANCAI-GLAZED STONEWARE GROUP
AN UNUSUAL SANCAI-GLAZED STONEWARE GROUP MING DYNASTY Modeled as a foreign, bearded groom wearing a pointed cap, holding the reins of a spirited horse with wind-blown mane, covered in bright turquoise, amber, cream and aubergine glaze, the rectangular base unglazed, part of arm missing, base
Lot #: 289
Estimate: US$5,000 - US$7,000
Date: 30 May 1991
A SANCAI-GLAZED STONEWARE FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
A SANCAI-GLAZED STONEWARE FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL MING DYNASTY Shown seated on a tree-trunk support with right knee bent and left leg extended, holding a pen in one hand and a scroll in the other, covered in aubergine, turquoise, cream and amber glaze, neck restored--16 3/4 in. (42.5cm.) high, wood
Lot #: 290
Estimate: US$2,000 - US$3,000
Date: 30 May 1991
