Property from the Collection of Fred LeightonTWO CHINESE SANCAI-GLAZED TILEWORK FIGURAL GROUPS19TH/20TH CENTURY each modeled in the form of a demon riding a striding qilin, applied with green, mottled brown, and ocher glazes, one demon charging forward on the mythical beast whilst brandishing a metal sword, the other wildly grasping the tail of his beast to stay astride, fitted wood stands (4). Width: 23¾ in. (60.3 cm.)Condition ReportBoth in overall good condition, with expected signs of age including breaks to extremities, especially tufts of fur, tongues, and arm of one demon (all restuck and restored) and minor wear and flaking to the glaze, as well as scattered minor firing imperfections. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
Property from the Collection of Fred LeightonTWO CHINESE SANCAI-GLAZED TILEWORK FIGURAL GROUPS19TH/20TH CENTURY each modeled in the form of a demon riding a striding qilin, applied with green, mottled brown, and ocher glazes, one demon charging forward on the mythical beast whilst brandishing a metal sword, the other wildly grasping the tail of his beast to stay astride, fitted wood stands (4). Width: 23¾ in. (60.3 cm.)Condition ReportBoth in overall good condition, with expected signs of age including breaks to extremities, especially tufts of fur, tongues, and arm of one demon (all restuck and restored) and minor wear and flaking to the glaze, as well as scattered minor firing imperfections. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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