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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 25:
CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA SEATED MUSICIAN - TL TESTED
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Sold for: £300
Price including buyer’s premium:
£
387
Start price:
£
300
Estimated price :
£450 - £900
Buyer's Premium: 29%
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CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA SEATED MUSICIAN - TL TESTED
Ca. AD 618 - 907. A terracotta figure of a seated female harpist. The woman is shown kneeling with her legs tucked beneath a wide, flaring skirt painted in orange-red pigment. Her arms are raised, holding a curved harp vertically against her left shoulder. Her facial features are rendered with delicate lines outlining the eyes and lips. The hair is arranged in a high, looped topknot at the crown of the head. The surface retains traces of the original pigment. Size: L:235mm / W:130mm ; 1.16kg Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.
