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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 20:
COLLECTION OF CHINESE NORTHERN WEI PAINTED TERRACOTTA FIGURES
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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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COLLECTION OF CHINESE NORTHERN WEI PAINTED TERRACOTTA FIGURES
Ca. AD 386 - 534. A collection of three terracotta figures representing officials, each depicted standing with formal posture and hands held to the front. The figures wear long robes in shades of red and ochre, with visible traces of original pigment. Each face is modelled with narrow eyes, small red lips, and framed with black-painted hair. For similar see: Sotheby's China 5000 Years, 29 March 2022, Lot 667. Size: 225-240mm x 60-65mm; Weight: 1.37kg Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.
