Flying Horse of Gansu
4.45 cms x 6.35 cms x 36.83 cms (1.75 ins x 2.5 ins x 1.75 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "University of Regina President's Art Collection, Shumiatcher Donation" held on Sun, Sep 24, 2023.
Lot 52
Lot 52
Estimate: CAD $3,600 - $4,400
Realised: CAD $9,912
Realised: CAD $9,912
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
From the University of Regina, President's Art Collection, Shumiatcher Donation. Collection of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C. and Dr. Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M. Includes the original 1978 receipt from Tien Fook Jewellery Ltd, Hong Kong. This sculpture represents the Flying Horse of Gansu, also known as the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, based on a Chinese bronze sculpture from the 2nd century CE, discovered in 1969 in a tomb in Gansu.
From the University of Regina, President's Art Collection, Shumiatcher Donation. Collection of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C. and Dr. Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M. Includes the original 1978 receipt from Tien Fook Jewellery Ltd, Hong Kong. This sculpture represents the Flying Horse of Gansu, also known as the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, based on a Chinese bronze sculpture from the 2nd century CE, discovered in 1969 in a tomb in Gansu.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.