A CELADON AND BEIGE JADE 'SHOULAO AND DEER' GROUP QING DYNASTY, JIAQING PERIOD |

worked as Shoulao standing with a deer behind him, the bearded immortal portrayed with his head turned to the left, depicted holding a peach in his left hand and a long gnarled staff suspending a double gourd in his right, further rendered dressed in loose robes cascading in voluminous folds, the contrasting colours of the stone skilfully utilised to enhance the composition and depict the deer in beige, wood stand

There are typical minute nicks to the fragile extremities. There is a restored break to the left hind leg of the deer.
"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."