PROPERTY FROM THE ANNA-MARIA AND STEPHEN KELLEN FOUNDATION, NEW YORK
A PAIR OF TURQUOISE AND AUBERGINE-GLAZED ‘FISH’ ROOFTILES AND A FIGURE OF LAOZI
MING DYNASTY OR LATER
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Price Realised USD 1,500
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USD 1,200 - USD 1,800
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 TURQUOISE AND AUBERGINE-GLAZED ‘FISH’ ROOFTILES AND A FIGURE OF LAOZI
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. Rooftiles: -appear to be in overall good condition for their age except some surface wear and minor losses to glazes. - one tile with an area of overpainting on one side
Figure: -There are wear and losses to the glazes. -There are small areas of abrasion. -There is a small chip to the ox's lip. -There are cracks to the glaze where the feet of ox meet the base. -There are cracks to the base. - There are areas of overpainting and touch ups.
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Lot 81Sale 16254
MING DYNASTY OR LATERA PAIR OF TURQUOISE AND AUBERGINE-GLAZED ‘FISH’ ROOFTILES AND A FIGURE OF LAOZIEstimate: USD 1,200 - 1,800
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