Description
Striking bold pair of vintage glazed stoneware figurines. Based on ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty examples - each features a Chinese warrior sitting atop their horse. Pearched upon an arched based that replicates a Chinese roof tile. Covered in a purposefully distressed/patinated deep teal green/turquoise glaze. Each has a label on the underside that reads "GEMSTONE CLEAN WITH SOFT DRY CLOTH FAN CO N.Y. "Fan Co" was a post WW2 company that designed, manufactured, and sold "art ware" out of one of the New York City borough until the early 1970's. This duo are crafted in their a proprietary stoneware mix called "gemstone".
Each measures 12.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4.5" deep.
Overall both pieces are in excellent vintage condition. Each is structurally sound and retains their original - purposeful surface" patination". One figure is missing its upraised arm/fist. Some minor chips to the base edges and underside. See photos for details.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall both pieces are in excellent vintage condition. Each is structurally sound and retains their original - purposeful surface" patination". One figure is missing its upraised arm/fist. Some minor chips to the base edges and underside. See photos for details.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Stoneware
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Each measures 12.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4.5" deep.
Overall both pieces are in excellent vintage condition. Each is structurally sound and retains their original - purposeful surface" patination". One figure is missing its upraised arm/fist. Some minor chips to the base edges and underside. See photos for details.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall both pieces are in excellent vintage condition. Each is structurally sound and retains their original - purposeful surface" patination". One figure is missing its upraised arm/fist. Some minor chips to the base edges and underside. See photos for details.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Stoneware
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall both pieces are in excellent vintage condition. Each is structurally sound and retains their original - purposeful surface" patination". One figure is missing its upraised arm/fist. Some minor chips to the base edges and underside. See photos for details.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
12.5 x 8.5 x 4.5 in
1950's Chinoiserie Stoneware Turquoise Teal Tang Warriors on Horses - Pair
Estimate $500-$1,490
Starting Price
$240
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The July Edit
Jun 26, 2026 6:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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