A TANG-STYLE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EQUESTRIAN

the rider of foreign appearance seated astride the saddle, wearing a long coat and cloth cap, the horse standing four square on a rectanglar base, with head slightly lowered and turned to one side, traces of red pigment and patches of earth adhering overall
37 cm high

• Lot Sold $550 (Hammer Price)
• $671 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

The surface quite warn, a small drill hole under the neck and another near the tail, possible areas of restoration on the head, lower legs and body of rider.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design  Melbourne  |  Sydney  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402  E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art  Melbourne  |  Sydney  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402  E: Geoffrey Smith
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	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art  Sydney  T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402  E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art  Melbourne  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  E: Fiona Hayward
	Marlene Cartlidge Administrator Arts & Design  Melbourne  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  E: Marlene Cartlidge		Gary Singer Chief Executive Officer Australian & International Art  Melbourne  |  Sydney  T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900  T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402  E: Gary Singer