A pair of Chinese painted grey pottery figures of dancers
Han dynasty
Each sinuous figure depicted with raised arms and serpentine sleeves; face and robes retaining areas of pigment (2).
Accompanied by the results of Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence test #C199a99, for one of the dancers, dated January 31, 1999, stating the results of two samples taken are consistant with the suggested age of manufacture (2).
H: 12 1/2 in.
PROVENANCE:
Flores & Iva, New York
Property from a European-American collection, acquired from the above, September 21, 1998
Condition Report Repaired break to waist of one, pigments possibly enhanced, one figure with drilled hole to back of head and buttocks, probably repaired breaks to arms across chest and knees, abrasions and picment losses to extremities Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Freeman's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Freeman's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Freeman's. For that reason, Freeman's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.