STAIR
Live Auction

Day Two: The Fine Sale

Sat, Oct 26, 2019 11:00AM EDT
Lot 563

Large Japanese Haniwa Figure of a Horse, Late Kofun Period

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for

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Large Japanese Haniwa Figure of a Horse, Late Kofun Period

Of low-fired red clay, standing four square on long columnar legs, the face directed forward and equipped with cheek guards and a bridle affixed by the upright ears, the reigns draped across the thick neck fringed by a cropped mane, a saddle with sharply defined upright horn and cantle and secured by a breast collar patterned with zigzags, the cropped tail rising at an angle giving the animal's posture and alert and distinguished aspect.

29 3/4 x 30 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.

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The Collection of Nelson and Happy Rockefeller, The Collection of Nelson Rockefeller, prior to 1979.

Property from the Collection of Nelson and Happy Rockefeller

Condition

In good restored condition with numerous areas of wear with minor losses. Abrasions related to old repairs. Minor chips throughout.

Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

 

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