清 褐斑青白玉雕螭龍紋璧

of archaistic form, deftly modelled as an archaic bi-disc wreathed by five chilong clambering on the top and edges, their elongated bodies writhing sinuously in different positions, their heads and haunches cleverly worked within the brown inclusions of the stone or marked with russet skin, the underside worked with whorls in relief

The curling tail of the chilong clambering along the upper right edge of the bi-disc has chipped off and been restuck. There are a few expected nicks along the edges of the carving, including a small nick to the tip of the ear of one chilong and a few old nicks to the edge of the bi-disc on the underside that have been smoothly polished over time. Otherwise the disc is in good condition. The carving is rather dramatic and the application of russet skin to simulate the mane of the beasts is particularly successful.
"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."

可比一例， Marcel Lorber 藏，售於香港蘇富比1987年4月24日，編號337。路易．喬瑟夫舊藏亦見一例，售於香港佳士得2010年5月31日，編號2110Z。三藩市亞洲藝術博物館藏一明代璧例，錄於 René-Yvon L. d'Argencé，《Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection》，東京，1977年，圖版XXXIX。另可比較一明代璧例，出自清宮舊藏，現仍存北京,錄於《故宮博物院藏文物珍品全集‧玉器（中）》，香港， 1995 年，圖版156。