The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 157
Two Polychrome Painted Earth Spirits
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 7th century, comprising: one pottery statue with fierce expression, standing on black ox, painted in red, black, and white pigment, 15-1/4 in.; one pottery statue with fierce expression, standing on red ox, painted in red, black and white pigment, 14-3/4 in. [Asian Ceramics]
Note: With description card from Tillou stating the Earth Spirits are "Tang, circa 7th century", priced at $11,000.
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
loss to pigment, surface accretion, slight cracking and wear throughout, black ox example missing tip to left horn, tip to one of right side flames and the snake head from left hand (present), red ox example missing tip of center swirl horn and snake head from right hand (both present)
