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THREE POTTERY FIGURES OF ANIMALS HAN DYNASTY – SIX DYNASTIES |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Length of longest 12 1/4 in., 31.1 cm
comprising a gray pottery figure of a standing owl; a gray pottery figure of a recumbent water buffalo; and a gray pottery figure of a mythical beast roaming with its tail raised and head bowed, traces of pigment (4)
Provenance
The owl:
Sotheby’s New York, 13th March 1975, lot 185.
Collection of Ezekiel (1913-1987) and Lillian (1923-2012) Schloss. The water buffalo:
Collection of Ezekiel (1913-1987) and Lillian (1923-2012) Schloss.
The mythical beast:
Ralph M. Chait, New York.
Collection of Archbold van Beuren.
Christie’s New York, 6th June 1985, lot 31.
Collection of Ezekiel (1913-1987) and Lillian (1923-2012) Schloss.
Sotheby’s New York, 13th March 1975, lot 185.
Collection of Ezekiel (1913-1987) and Lillian (1923-2012) Schloss. The water buffalo:
Collection of Ezekiel (1913-1987) and Lillian (1923-2012) Schloss.
The mythical beast:
Ralph M. Chait, New York.
Collection of Archbold van Beuren.
Christie’s New York, 6th June 1985, lot 31.
Collection of Ezekiel (1913-1987) and Lillian (1923-2012) Schloss.
Exhibited
The owl:
Art of the Han, China Institute, New York, 1979, cat. no. 54.
Into the Afterlilfe: Han and Six Dynasties Chinese Tomb Sculpture from the Schloss Collection, Vassar College Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1990, cat. no. 5. The mythical beast:
Into the Afterlife: Han and Six Dynasties Chinese Tomb Sculpture from the Schloss Collection, Vassar College Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1990, cat. no. 32.
Art of the Han, China Institute, New York, 1979, cat. no. 54.
Into the Afterlilfe: Han and Six Dynasties Chinese Tomb Sculpture from the Schloss Collection, Vassar College Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1990, cat. no. 5. The mythical beast:
Into the Afterlife: Han and Six Dynasties Chinese Tomb Sculpture from the Schloss Collection, Vassar College Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1990, cat. no. 32.
Condition
The owl has cracks to the head and to the body near the proper left wing (possibly from firing), scattered flakes, and minor losses. The buffalo has darker clay along the top, sides, and backside (as illustrated) possibly with associated restoration. The beast has traces of pigments and minor frits and small losses and possible restoration.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The dating of the figures in this lot are consistent with the results of thermoluminescence tests, as follows: the water buffalo, Oxford sample no. 466Z12; the mythical beast, Oxford sample no. 366J83.