清十八世紀 壽山石八仙祝壽圖山子

deftly carved in high relief with the Eight Immortals riding on scrolling clouds, beneath a lone gnarled pine tree, amongst pitted craggy rockwork, the smoothly polished stone of a greenish-yellow tone with brown skin against dark unpolished natural stone, stone stand

The central immortal has a chip to the left side of its face and left shoulder and the right hand side immortal is detachable. There is a crack running vertically through the central lower section of the base. There is some light scratches to the back of the mountain and to the base.
"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."

A soapstone mountain carved with additional birds and peaches is illustrated in Craig Clunas, Chinese Carving, London, 1996, pl. 99.