宋至明 褐斑黃玉臥羊把件

carved in the form of a recumbent ram with his legs tucked beneath his body, turning his head to the right, his curved horns naturalistically detailed with striations, the translucent stone of a greenish-yellow colour mottled with russet inclusions

In overall good condition. There is a break to the rear front leg. The catalogue illustration with a yellowish tone.
"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."

玉雕動物把件，多作伏臥狀，始興於宋。細觀本品，可見宋代遺風。參考一相類例，玉羊作顧首狀，水松石山房收藏，展於《玲瓏玉雕》，香港大學美術博物館，香港，1996年，圖版81。另見一例，鐘華培收藏，錄於敏求精舍展覽《中國玉雕》，香港藝術館，香港，1983年，圖版139。

另可參考一相類例，W.N. Chung 收藏，載於《玲瓏玉雕》，前述出處，圖版100。亦見一例，Gerald Godfrey收藏，售於香港蘇富比1985年11月19日，編號35。