A WHITE JADE FOREIGNER ON AN ELEPHANT QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

finely carved in the round as an elephant standing four-square with its head looking down, its trunk curled alongside its foreleg, supporting a foreigner on its back seated cross-legged upon a fine cloth, dressed in a flowing robe, his right hand touching his head framing an expressive face with a broad smile, the white stone with russet inclusions

There is a flaw running to the left side of the head with russet colouration, there is also a flaw running diagonally through the saddle to the left side and one through the tail and the back right foot with russet colouration. There is also a flaw to the head of the seated figure and pale beige inclusions to the stone to the reverse.
"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."