A PAIR OF TERRACOTTA CHINOISERIE FIGURES ON PEDESTALS
20TH CENTURY, LATER DECORATED
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Price Realised USD 32,760
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USD 8,000 - USD 12,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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A PAIR OF TERRACOTTA CHINOISERIE FIGURES ON PEDESTALS
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The pedestals measure 40 1/4 in. high, 18 in. square
The pedetsals and figures previously polychrome decorated and subsequently applied with a simulated terra cotta slip decoration. The decoration now rubbed, with chips and small losses revealing red and green decoration beneath. The pedestals on both with some repaired losses and chips to the edges of the top and base. Additional chipped losses throughout.
Figure with the fan - One of her hair chopsticks off and retained.
Figure with musical instrument - With repairs to the bell and the drumstick. With some chipped losses to the back left tassle of the pillow.
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Lot 1753Sale 20869
20TH CENTURY, LATER DECORATEDA PAIR OF TERRACOTTA CHINOISERIE FIGURES ON PEDESTALSEstimate: USD 8,000 - 12,000
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