清十八世紀 褐青玉漁夫擺件

finely and skilfully carved through the outer russet skin, the old fisherman seated cross legged holding a wicker basket and pair of fish, wearing a finely incised cape which wraps around his body, his smiling face with long beard and bushy eyebrows all topped by a straw hat, wood stand 

The carving is in very good condition with the exception of a minute nick to the brim of the fisherman's hat.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

玉雕以漁人為題材如本品者，甚為難得，而且本品尺寸豐碩，雕工精細，更見珍稀。漁人帽子和圍巾雕琢細膩，衣褶處可見刀工疏朗自然；漁夫姿態自若，栩栩如生；匠人絕藝天工，表露無遺。 褐皮巧雕鯉魚和圍巾，巧妙點睛，可見工匠擅隨形雕作，得免良玉餘廢。

可比較一件與本品相類玉雕，漁夫閒坐，屬天津博物館藏，圖見《天津博物館藏玉》，北京，2012年，圖版202；另有較小例，Roger Chow收藏，曾展於《Exquisite Jade Carving》，文物館，香港中文大學，香港，1995年，圖錄編號40；倫敦蘇富比曾拍賣出兩件漁夫玉雕，均為立姿，分別為1990年11月11日，編號64、2005年11月9日，編號587。

自古中國有士農工商四分，漁夫為農，行舟山水天地間，意境脫俗、樸素自然，乃詩人墨客心中之理想境界。傳說姜子牙輔助文武二王滅紂前，曾隱居漁樵於江上。漁翁鯉魚，又取「漁翁得利」諧音，取材幽默。