清 青白玉太獅少獅擺件

the unicorn beast with a gentle face and raised snout, detailed with a ribbed spine and bifid tail, crouching on its hindquarter, its cub depicted frolicking between its forepaws, the stone of a sage-green colour with faint russet veining

The group is in excellent condition with the exception of natural veins running across the stone.
"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."

紐約蘇富比1990年4月11/12日拍出玉雕，編號238，獸之長吻、凸脊、長角，皆與此相近，可作比對。Melvyn Rollason 伉儷舊藏也有一例，售於倫敦佳士得1997年6月9日，編號226。還有一尺寸較小之例，售於香港蘇富比2010年4月8日，編號2055。