A CELADON JADE 'SCHOLAR' GROUP QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

carved in the round with a smiling scholar dressed in long robes holding a staff, accompanied by a similarly jovial attendant grasping a stalk of millet, both standing on and backed by a tall pierced and jagged rock formation, the stone a warm celadon with faint white mottling 

The carving is in overall good condition with only a few small, shallow chips to the rockwork and minor expected surface wear. The stone has a few natural fissures (as illustrated) is a slightly more translucent white tone compared to the illustration in the printed catalog.
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.