11 janvier 2021
Two painted pottery figures of animals, Northern Wei-Northern Qi Dynasty (386-577)
Lot 51. Two painted pottery figures of animals, Northern Wei-Northern Qi Dynasty (386-577); The beast, 9 in. (22 cm.) high; 121⁄2 in. (31.5 cm.) long. Estimate USD 1,000 - USD 1,500. Price Realised USD 1,125. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020
The group comprises a seated earth spirit with humanoid face, and an ox standing foursquare on a rectangular platform.
Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.
Provenance: The seated earth spirit:
C.T. Loo & Cie, Paris, 1989.
The Irving Collection, New York.
The ox:
R.H. Ellsworth Ltd., New York, 1988.
The Irving Collection, New York.
C.T. Loo & Cie, Paris, 1989.
The Irving Collection, New York.
The ox:
R.H. Ellsworth Ltd., New York, 1988.
The Irving Collection, New York.
Christie's. Art of China. Including Property from the Irving Collection. 18 Nov - 9 Dec 2020
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