A PALE GREEN JADE FIGURE OF LIU HAI QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the Immortal cleverly carved utilising the tones of the stone, standing wearing a loose belted robe, holding a long string of coins in his left hand which fall over his right shoulder down to the floor, up which clambers his three-legged toad, the stone of pale whitish-green tone with caramel inclusions to one side

Sotheby's London, 31st October/1st November 1989, lot 288.

The carving is in very good condition with the exception of a small nick to the rear bottom edge of his robe, the rear base of the carving and a possible shallow flake to the bottom front edge of his robe. It should be noted that the stone is of a slightly more celadon tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."