明 玉臥犬

skilfully rendered in the form of a reclining dog with its head resting on its front paws, its emaciated body detailed with protruding ribs, the stone of a pale celadon colour accented with black patches and russet highlights

minor bruises and surface wear, otherwise good condition.
"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."

此類玉雕興於唐。可比較熙墀舊藏，曾展於香港市政局與敏求精舍聯合主辦《中國玉雕》， 香港藝術館，香港，1983年，編號136。邵維錫舊藏一例，展於《玲瓏玉雕：玉人，玉獸，玉飾》，香港大學美術博物館，香港，1996年，編號79；此專場另有一例，見拍品編號200。