A WHITE JADE 'CARP' QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |

naturalistically carved, the fish swimming upstream, trailing a waterweed from its mouth, a fan-shaped dorsal fin rising along the spine, the tail gently curving, all above waterweeds and cresting waves, carved in high relief, the stone a milky white color with russet patches enhancing the waterweeds 

Sotheby's London, 6th December 1994, lot 92.

The carving with small chips to the dorsal fin and tail as well as one to the end of a lotus leaf at the base. The surface with scattered minute nicks to edges and expected wear.
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.