A CARVED IVORY FAMILY GROUP QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

portraying a young scholar standing over his seated wife, guiding her as she reads a book, their child by their side listening to the instruction, all beneath a tree growing beside a rock, the back of the rock inscribed with one seal reading Lu Tang

Several of the tips from the branch are chipped. There are small nicks and a restored chip to the edge of the rockwork. There is a restored split along the side of the man's face. The edge of the base with a small chip and a polished section to the underside. There are three small drilled holes to the base.
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.