Ancient Chinese Terracotta cavalryman of the Tang Dynasty (618–907 A.D.) Sculpture - 45 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,700 - € 2,000
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Polychrome Tang Dynasty terracotta rider sculpture depicting a court lady on horseback, 45 × 40 × 18 cm, from a French private collection with origin in China, acquired in 2025, in excellent condition and unsigned with restorations.
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Sculpture of a terracotta cavalryman Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 A.D.)
Mingqi en terre cuite peinte polychrome
Represents a lady in court attire seated on a horse
Dimensions 45 x 40 x 18 cm
Proviens d'une collection Française
Restaurations
Provenance : - Collection privée Parisienne
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Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of a terracotta cavalryman Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 A.D.)
Mingqi en terre cuite peinte polychrome
Represents a lady in court attire seated on a horse
Dimensions 45 x 40 x 18 cm
Proviens d'une collection Française
Restaurations
Provenance : - Collection privée Parisienne
Un certificat d'authenticité sera remis a l'acquéreur.
Les taxes et droits de douane sont inclus dans le frais de port pour les envois internationaux
Le vendeur peut prouver que le lot a été obtenu légalement, déclaration de provenance vue par Catawiki.
Information importante. Le vendeur garantit qu'il est habilité à expédier ce lot.
Le vendeur se chargera d'obtenir les autorisations nécessaires.
Le vendeur en informera l'acheteur si cela prend plus de quelques jours.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Era
Before 1400
Century/timeframe
Tang Dynasty ( 618. - 907 A.D.)
Country of origin
Unknown
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Terracotta cavalryman of the Tang Dynasty (618–907 A.D.)
Year acquired
2025
Title of artwork
Cavalier en terre cuite dynastie Tang Dynasty ( 618. - 907 A.D.)
Country acquired from
France
Signature
Not signed
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
45 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
14 cm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
