- 1602
A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE HEAD HAN DYNASTY |
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Length of head 7 in., 17.8 cm
wood stand, together with a Tang-style alabaster lion (3)
Provenance
Collection of Russell Tyson (1867-1963). The horse head:
Mathias Komor, New York (according to label).
Bequest to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1964 (acc. no. 1964.730).
The lion:
Bequest to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1964 (acc. no. 1964.995).
Mathias Komor, New York (according to label).
Bequest to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1964 (acc. no. 1964.730).
The lion:
Bequest to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1964 (acc. no. 1964.995).
Condition
The horse missing its ears, a chip to teeth and loss of pigments and dirt afhered to surface. The lion with chips to three of the corners of the stand, losses to one ear and a knee. Wear and polishing to nose.
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.