A LARGE CELADON JADE ‘MYTHICAL BEAST AND CUB’ GROUP QING DYNASTY

the unicorn beast with a gentle face and raised snout, detailed with a ribbed spine and bifid tail, crouching on its hindquarter, its cub depicted frolicking between its forepaws, the stone of a sage-green colour with faint russet veining

The group is in excellent condition with the exception of natural veins running across the stone.
"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."

A carving of a mythical beast similarly modelled with a long snout, notched spine and long horn, was sold in our New York rooms, 11th/12th April 1990, lot 238; another from the collection of Mr and Mrs Melvyn Rollason, was sold at Christie’s London, 9th June 1997, lot 226; and a slightly smaller example was sold in these rooms, 8th April 2010, lot 2055.