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We are excited to announce our 2-DAY April Sale, Ancient Art & Antiquities, starting on April 26, 2025, at 13:00 GMT. This sale features a curated selection of expertly authenticated artefacts from a variety of regions, including Classical Europe, Egypt, and the Near East, as well as stunning pieces from India, and China. For condition reports or any inquiries, please contact us at enquiries@apolloauctions.com. Payments can be made in USD, GBP, or EUR. Packing and shipping is handled by our professional, in-house white-glove team.
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LOT 23:
PAIR OF CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA DANCERS - TL TESTED
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Sold for: £900
Price including buyer’s premium:
£
1,161
Start price:
£
300
Estimated price :
£450 - £900
Buyer's Premium: 29%
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PAIR OF CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA DANCERS - TL TESTED
Ca. AD 618 - 907. A pair of terracotta female dancers, each depicted in arched, dynamic pose with one arm raised and the other extended outward. Each figure wears a long-sleeved robe with flared cuffs and deep vertical folds, painted in tones of red and pale cream. Their hair is arranged in a tall topknot with a looped finish, and the faces show gently rounded features with incised eyes and red highlighted lips. Size: 300-305mm x 140-150mm; Weight: 2.42kg Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. These pieces have been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The reports will accompany the lot.
