清十九世紀 白玉雕童子乘槎筆擱、雙履把件、葫蘆珮、南瓜把件、荷蓮瑞鳥擺件一組五件

all carved from pale translucent pale celadon stones and smoothly polished, comprising a 'lotus and egret' group, a pair of shoes, a gourd issuing from a leafy stem, a pumpkin, and a boy and goose on a log-raft, wood stands

The white jade 'boy on raft' brush rest, 'lotus and egret' carving and 'brown sugar' jade 'lotus' group are all in good condition. The pair of shoes are pierced in between to thread a string, there are some minor nibbles along the edge of the curved soles. The pumpkin surface is somewhat dry and partly calcified in areas with a couple of occasional nicks, including a minute dent to one of the curling stems.
"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."