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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 24:
CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA DANCER - TL TESTED
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Sold for: £320
Price including buyer’s premium:
£
412.80
Start price:
£
300
Estimate :
£450 - £900
Buyer's Premium: 29%
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CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA DANCER - TL TESTED
Ca. AD 618 - 907. A painted terracotta figurine of a dancer, standing with both arms raised and curved outward. The figure wears a long, flowing robe with dramatically flared sleeves and traces of red and white pigment preserved across the garment. The hair is arranged in a high topknot, and facial features are carefully rendered with delicate black and red lines. For similar see: The Ackland Art Museum, Object Number 64.29.1; The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Object Number 1944.3. Size: L:340mm / W:250mm ; 1.50kg Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.
