Asian Auction
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 22
Chinese Terracotta Sculpture of a Bactrian Camel
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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 |
probably Tang dynasty, hollow figure standing four square on rectangular base,ÿcarrying a saddle bag, cloth, and other objects, traces of red pigment, 12-7/8 x 14-1/2 in.; with wooden stand
Provenance: Kerteux Antiques, Libertad 1249, Buenos Aires, Argentina (label attached); Sotheby's Parke-Bernet, New York, NY, Lot 131, purchased April 1978 for $550 (accompanied by copy of bid form, SPB lot sticker attached to wood stand); Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina
Condition
repairs throughout, some flaking and losses consistent with ageÿ
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