A WHITE JADE LION GROUP AND A FISHERMAN QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the lion seated on its haunches with head turned sharply to the left, his playful expression framed by a bushy mane and eyebrows, set with a cub climbing on his back, the white stone with russet veining, together with a white jade fisherman stooping over a basket while hoisting a large fish biting a tree branch over his shoulder

Sotheby's London, 3rd April 1996, lot 146.

"The lion has a few minor nibbles to the edges of his ears and eyebrows. The russet veinings extends down the side of his face and down the length of his body. There are two small piercings on the underside for attachment to a string. The fisherman has a 5 mm bruise to the brim of his hat and a few minute nibbles to the edges of his feet and robe."
"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."