Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization), 3300 years - 1300 years BCE, Harappa region, North of the Indian subcontinent, rare and very pretty terracotta statuette of a fertility goddess weari[...]
Rare and beautiful small tripod vases. They are decorated on the edge with a radiant decoration and in the receptacle, the first with a flower-shaped motif, on the second the decoration of the recepta[...]
Anthropomorphic terracotta statuette, from the pre-Columbian period (1), in perfect condition.
Representation of a character in "clothing", a mask seems to cover his face, his legs are punctuated. Re[...]
Magnificent set of statuettes cast in pinkish beige, clayey and fine terracotta as well as a palanquin. The set is composed of nine musicians (five Bang players, two Bangdi players, two Suona players)[...]
China, Tang period (618-907), very beautiful Chinese terracotta statue depicting a court lady commonly called "Fat Lady". Her body is hidden under a loose garment, enhanced with pigments in shades of [...]
This brick, which reinterprets the Gothic motif of the starry quatrefoil in a highly ornamental way, features a coat of arms in its centre depicting a majestic lion standing on its hind legs, a symbol[...]
Head of a warrior wearing a helmet decorated with a diadem in the shape of an arc, testifying to his rank and role within the clan. The face, marked by an ape-like expression, is accentuated by a nasa[...]
Head of a funerary figure China. Early Han period, 2nd-1st centuries BC. Terracotta. Height: 11 cm (without the base) Base. Provenance: - Estate of Madame Anne-Marie Rousset - Former Robert Rousset co[...]
Guard in a static standing position, the right arm bent to originally hold a spear. He is dressed in the traditional clothes of the Persian military originally. A tunic belted at the waist falling ove[...]
Terracotta singer from the Sichuan region. He is in a kneeling position, his left hand behind his ear and his mouth open in song. He wears the typical clothing of the period, such as a long, crossed r[...]
Beautiful Chinese musician horseman playing the drum in terracotta with engobe and polychromies from the Tang Dynasty. He is wearing a hat, dressed in a short-sleeved tunic, baggy pants tucked into hi[...]
Splendid and large groom of foreign origin in terracotta with painted engobe. He is in motion and we can clearly see the use of the power of his entire body to control a horse at the time. His size sp[...]
Grand officer of the Chinese army of the Han Dynasty. He is richly adorned with a crossed tunic falling over baggy trousers above the boots. He wears a leather headdress on his head, a sign of his ran[...]
A very beautiful pair of Tang Dynasty dancers. They are in graceful and undulating movements. Their "erhuan" hairstyles consisted of two braids pulled up on top of the head and decorated with flowers.[...]
Court maid holding a bottle on a tray. She is dressed in a long dress topped with a vest and a long shawl worn over her shoulders and falling down her body. This fashion began around the beginning of [...]
Court maid holding a vase. She is dressed in a long dress topped with a vest and a long shawl worn over her shoulders and falling down her body. This fashion began around the beginning of the Tang per[...]
Court maid holding and extending a present in her hands, probably to her mistress. She is dressed in a long dress topped with a vest and a long shawl worn over her shoulders and falling down her body.[...]
A pair of dignitaries on pedestals with their clothes tied at the waist. One of them carries a wooden object on his shoulder (stool?). Ming dynasty terracotta dignitary figurines are remarkable works [...]
Large horseman in motion on his mount. Ming dynasty terracotta horsemen, especially those with removable heads, are fascinating objects that reflect the art and culture of China between the 14th and 1[...]
Red-painted slip-glazed terracotta horse head with upright mane. The wooden ears are missing, which is a normal and usual feature. The Han Dynasty horse head is a fascinating object that demonstrates [...]
Interesting and rare example of Vanitas in terracotta from the 16th century, finely executed by a plastic artist active in a highly probable Florentine ceramic atelier.
In fact, it is possible that[...]
Lombardy area, 15th century
Angel
Terracotta, cm 30 x 25
The unfathomability of the divine mystery is evident in the eyes of the present angel, beautifully rendered half-bush and with his hands c[...]
Mingqi in gray terracotta with white slip and polychrome, representing a Bactrian camel, ridden by a court lady.
Very good state of conservation.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta scul[...]
Mingqi in terracotta with white slip and polychrome, representing a adorned horse.
Very good, even perfect condition.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures were placed in the gr[...]
Votive head, ex-voto representing the portrait of a young man
Etruscan art, 3rd / 2nd century BC
Terracotta, hollow, with a circular vent hole at the back of the head
Height of 30 cm
Good s[...]
Female figure in terracotta, traditional headdress, earring, slightly large, missing part of the body, beautiful patina on terracotta, beautiful profile.
Indonesia, East Java, Majapahit Kingdom, late[...]
GUTTUS with black varnish, the top of the fluted body is decorated with a medallion in relief representing a Gorgon mask with wavy hair.
Greek art, Southern Italy. 4th century av. JC
Black glazed [...]
Votive shield portrait of Medusa - Greater Greece, Italy Terracotta Ancient Greek art IIIs BC Gorgon Woman
Greek Art, early Hellenistic period, circa 3rd century BC
A rare votive shield in discoid[...]
Glazed terracotta statuette called sancai, representing a servant standing on a hexagonal base in a resting position. He wears a long dark and turquoise coat belted at the waist and is wearing a boile[...]
Glazed terracotta statuette called sancai, representing a servant standing on a hexagonal base in a resting position. He wears a long green coat belted at the waist and is wearing a boiled wool cap, h[...]
As in the marble panel of the Arezzo Cathedral executed by Francesco di Simone Ferrucci, our sculptor here also uses the stylistic expedient of the trefoiled niche to frame the figures. In this case, [...]
This statue was present at an exhibition on the Silk Road in Fukuoka (Japan) in March 2024. It is an exceptional piece which has retained all its color throughout the centuries. Exhibited behind thick[...]
This statue was present at an exhibition on the Silk Road in Fukuoka (Japan) in March 2024. It is an exceptional piece which has retained all its color throughout the centuries. Exhibited behind thick[...]
Tanagra terracotta statuette with remains of white slip, draped woman sitting on a rock with jar in one hand. Head glued back together and missing fingertips of right hand. Height 14 cm
Mingqi in gray terracotta with white slip and polychrome, representing a rider on his horse.
Very good state of conservation.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures were placed i[...]
China - Tang period (618-907)
Statuette of Lokapala (guardian of the "directions") standing in armor, left hand raised
Terracotta with traces of polychromy
Height 59 cm
Thermoluminescence test fro[...]
China Tang dynasty (618 - 907) -
Foreign dignitary in terracotta with traces of polychromy
Height 63 cm
Thermoluminescence test from the Kotalla laboratory n°160921
With base
Tuccata“, votive figure in terracotta with cecidon glaze representing a woman carrying a child, found in the rice fields. Restoration at the level of the head: The head was separated from the body and[...]
Shaman sitting with his arms crossed on his knees, his face seems to be scanning the horizon, perhaps waiting for a divine sign. His ears are symbolically disproportionate and his forehead has an outg[...]
Votive figure modeled of a buffalo with a beautiful, peaceful and stylized posture. Orange terracotta, one horn restored as well as the end of the other, together in good general state of conservation[...]
Globular vase with double handles, flared neck. China, Gansu (province), Neolithic Terracotta And Pigment. some gaps on the collar (see photos) Height: 9cm diameter: 36cm
Han Dynasty Stickman This is a figure of Han Dynasty China, Western Han Dynasty 206 BC. – 24 AD Slender figure representing a standing naked "Han" spearman. Originally, this spearman wore a garment of[...]
the Stickman.” Represented here above is aHan Dynasty figure China, Western Han Dynasty 206 B.C. – 24 A.D.
Slender figure representing a standing naked “Han” lancer. Originally, this lancer wore a [...]
BUST OF MOZART IN PATINATED TERRACOTTA ON WOODEN PEDESTAL BY CARRIER BELLEUSE 1824/1887 SIGNED ON THE BACK 19th century dim: 43 cm high x 26 cm wide x 14 cm deep
TERRACOTTA FIGURINE OF A COMIC ACTOR , Greece, c. 350 B.C.
Labeled to the reverse, 'LAWRENCE COLL./LOT 426. SOTHEBY./APR. 1892. P. 816.';
Terracotta
height 15.2 cm
height 6 in
Provenance
The [...]
Sculpture: Virgin and Child, Siena, 15th Century Polychrome stucco sculpture representing Madonna with a child seated on a throne. Siena, 15th century Measurements: height 47 cm
China - Tang period (618-907)
Musician on horseback (flute player)
Terracotta with traces of polychromy
H34.5 cm
Kotalla laboratory certificate n° 030921
Two others available (pan flute player [...]
Rare terracotta bull's head, missing horn and erosions on the muzzle, beautiful patina on terracotta, exceptional profile.
Indonesia, East Java, Majapahit Kingdom, late 13th century / early 16th cent[...]
Circle of Benedetto da Maiano (Maiano, 1442 - Florence, 27 May 1497)
Madonna and Child Christ
Terracotta and gold leaf, cm 67 x 37 x 23
The refined and elegant terracotta sculpture depicting [...]
Interesting and authentic statuette of a Xianbei warrior in polychrome terracotta dating from the Wei dynasty from the north of China (IIIth/VIth AD). Dimensions: -Height: 23cm -Length: 6.5cm -Width: [...]
China - Tang period (618-907)
Standing camel statuette placed on a terracotta terrace with traces of polychromy
H 31.5 cm
Restorations
Kotalla laboratory certificate n°140921
Miniature terracotta rooster glazed with lead enamels in three colours, yellow ocher, green and almost black manganese purple. The rooster is made in 2 molded parts, assembled with slip. Chinese creat[...]
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