Pair of Chinese Tang Style Polychrome Horses
Pair of Chinese Tang Style Polychrome Horses
Pair of Chinese Tang style polychrome horses. 20th century. Carved wood and composition with polychromatic design, each horse raising one leg up. Wear and debris throughout surface and patina of both horses. Small chips and losses to wood on edges of bases of both horses. Splits and cracks to wood on legs of both horses. Repair to front left raised leg of one horse.
47" W x 13" D x 46" H. One horse is an inch and a half shorter than the other in width measuring at 45 1/2".
Provenance: Christie's Interiors, Lot 776, July 17th, 2012. From the collection of a prominent Connecticut family.
Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
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Pair of Chinese Tang Style Polychrome Horses
Pair of Chinese Tang style polychrome horses. 20th century. Carved wood and composition with polychromatic design, each horse raising one leg up. Wear and debris throughout surface and patina of both horses. Small chips and losses to wood on edges of bases of both horses. Splits and cracks to wood on legs of both horses. Repair to front left raised leg of one horse.
47" W x 13" D x 46" H. One horse is an inch and a half shorter than the other in width measuring at 45 1/2".
Provenance: Christie's Interiors, Lot 776, July 17th, 2012. From the collection of a prominent Connecticut family.
Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
