Asian Art Auction | April 20, 2023
Thu, Apr 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 20
Chinese Earthenware Robed Figure
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly Tang or Song dynasty, molded pottery figure of a man adorned in robes and hairpiece, remnants of red and black pigment throughout, 29 x 15 x 9 in.
Note: Accompanied by copy of thermoluminescence analysis report from Oxford Authentication dated April 11, 2005 stating the estimated date of last firing was "between 900 and 1500 years ago."
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered small edge chips, especially around base, scattered areas of loss to pigment
According to consignor notes, purchased at The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht, Netherlands; The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
