A PALE CELADON JADE 'LOTUS' CARVING QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

naturalistically carved, the lotus pod embedded with nine undercut circular seeds, borne on a beribboned stem issuing curling pads and a lotus bud, the softly polished stone of an even color with some snow flake inclusions, wood stand (2)

Michael Weisbrod, New York, circa 1980.

The carving is in good overall condition with expected minute scattered nicks to edges and wear. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

See a related carving of a lotus pod sold in these rooms, 11th-12th September 2012, lot 297; another with a small frog perching atop, sold in our London rooms, 9th November 2011, lot 329; and a third, from the collection of Roger Keverne, sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 5th October 2016, lot 37.