Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Grey Pottery Figure of a Horse with saddle, bridle, bells and plaques with traces of coloring on a flat rectangular base. Height 9 3/4 inches (24.8 cm.) X width 10 1/4 inches (26 cm.). PROVENANCE: Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr. (1926-2020), Toxaway, North Carolina; formerly a New York Stockbroker, Dolls's collection was mostly Medieval and Renaissance Works of Art that was sold by Christie's, New York after his death. In publicity for the sale, Christie's says that Doll bought from the best dealers looking for Royal provenance and rarity. He retreated to the Appalachian Mountains with his art in the 1970's where his collections remained mostly unknown until his death in 2020. Little is known about his collecting of Chinese art.

Age related wear to color, part of 1 ear, tail, saddle blanket, at least 1 leg and possibly other parts re-stuck with old glue stains or with infill. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.