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THREE TANG-STYLE SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURES OF ANIMALS 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Height of tallest 18 7/8 in., 48 cm
comprising one camel and two horses, wood stand (4)
Provenance
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Marks.
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1979 (acc. nos 1979.581, 1979.582, 1979.584).
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1979 (acc. nos 1979.581, 1979.582, 1979.584).
Condition
The camel with a restored break to the right front foot, and infilled firing cracks to the legs. The head lowered horse with restoration to the legs and mouth, tail, and one ear. The other horse with restored breaks to the ears, neck, legs, tail and base. All three animals with general wear and expected firing imperfections.
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.