A Tang-style painted pottery
figure of a court lady
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
the full figured lady dressed in voluminous robes with wide sleeves, clasping a mirror held in front, the head facing forward, her face framed with a high coiled coiffure, box
46 cm high
- Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
- $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some surface wear and earth adhering. One corner of the base at the rear broken off and re-attached approx 4.5cm long. Some small drill holes on the base for tests.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |
