Auction 18 Part 1
By Apollo Art Auctions
Apr 26, 2025
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
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.

LOT 27:

COLLECTION OF CHINESE MING DYNASTY GLAZED POTTERY ZODIAC ANIMALS

Loading picture...
Loading picture...
Loading picture...
Sold for: £170
Price including buyer’s premium: £ 219.30
Start price:
£ 100
Estimated price :
£150 - £300
Buyer's Premium: 29% More details
VAT: 20% On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
Auction took place on Apr 26, 2025 at Apollo Art Auctions
tags:

COLLECTION OF CHINESE MING DYNASTY GLAZED POTTERY ZODIAC ANIMALS
Ca. AD 1368 - 1644 or later. A collection of three glazed pottery zodiac animals. The first on the left is a pig with a rounded body, short legs, and a flat snout, covered in a mottled green glaze. The second is a standing horse with a slender body and green-glazed bridle and tail, finished in a yellowish-brown glaze. The third is a seated dog with an open mouth, its body in warm ochre tones with green accents on the ears and tail. All three are mounted on rectangular integral bases.Size: 95-140mm x 90-135mm; Weight: 955gProvenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.