宋 褐斑白玉雕飛天童子把件

depicted as an angelic figure flying elegantly above scrolling clouds, rendered adorned with a long flowing celestial scarf, the head detailed with three hair knots, the softly polished stone with some russet highlights

There are small chips to the fragile extremities, including a section of approx 0.5cm to a cloud under the boy. Other minor surface wear.
"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."

飛天童子衣帶飄揚，卷雲相繞，玉雕巧妙捕捉人物律動感。飛天屬佛教天女，天庭中司職奏樂、舞蹈，首見於佛教石窟藝術中壁龕、造像群，唐代時，已見小型玉雕飛天，如天津博物館藏一例，錄於《天津博物館藏玉》，北京，2012年，圖版110，同錄二件宋代飛天，圖版120、121，還有一件金代飛天，圖版141。