2 Pairs Chinese Sui / Tang Straw Glazed Figures: a pair of Guardian Figures in armor with fabric Pants, one with the remains of old ink painted to resemble Leopard Spots; together with a pair of Court Ladies, their hands tucked into long sleeves and each with high hair-do's. Height of Guardian Figures 10 inches (25.5 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.

Both Guardian Figures filled and flattened at bases for stability, the surfaces with craquelure to straw glaze with flakes and small chips. Both Court Ladies with craquelure to straw glaze with small flakes and chips; 1 Lady with head cracked and re-stuck at the neck with applied dirt over the repair. 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.