明 / 清 白玉雕帶鉤六件

including one carved in the form of a crane with its head turned to form the hook and supporting a branch of peaches on its back; and five carved with chilong-head hooks, one confronting a smaller undercut chilong, another confronting a cicada and pomegranate, the third with incised ruyi-head decoration, the fourth with lingzhi sprig, and the last with a cross-hatched circle between C-scrolls, all with oval buttons on the underside, the colors ranging from pale grayish white to yellowish white (6)

1969 - 1972年間購於香港

All belt hooks have scattered minor nicks to the edges. The belt hook with dragon-head terminal and carved lingzhi shaft has minor chips to the terminal. The belt hook with dragon-head terminal and clambering chilong shaft has a chip to one ear of the dragon and to the arm of the chilong.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.