FOUR JADE CARVINGS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK

comprising: a pale green and buff coloured wrist rest carved in high relief with chilong, wood stand; a celadon jade ink stone; a celadon jade deer and rockwork brushrest, wood stand; and a creamy brown jade 'lotus' washer

Purchased in Hong Kong and Singapore between 1979 and 1985.

Wrist rest: this is in good condition, but does have a small chip to one corner of the top and some nibbles and flakes to the sides. There are some flaws running through the stone. Ink stone: This is in good condition, but does have a very minor flake/chip to cone corner. Brush rest: There is a shallow chip (2.3cm by 1cm) to the underside of the rest to one end. There are some flaws running through the stone throughout. Washer: This is in good condition, but does have a small chip to one of the petals of the lotus.
"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."