宋 黃玉持荷童子

finely rendered in the form of a boy with his head turned backwards, the figure depicted with the left elbow bent at an angle and the left hand grasping a long stem extending across his back and issuing a lotus flower, the stone of a celadon colour highlighted with attractive russet streaks

There are minor nicks to the edges of the figure, particularly to the shoes and trousers' hems. Small areas have possibly lightly polished to conceal an earlier nick. The figure is otherwise in overall good condition.
"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.
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北京故宮博物院有藏相類持荷童子，如其中九例錄於《故宮博物院藏品大系玉器篇》，卷5：唐宋遼金元，北京，2012年，圖版99-107；一例藏於天津博物館，出版於《天津博物館藏玉》，北京，2012年，圖版127；一例藏於巴斯東亞藝術博物館，錄於 Angus Forsyth 及 Brian McElney，《中國玉器》，巴斯，1994年，圖版252；還可比較一例，錄於《熙墀藏玉》，北京，2006年，圖版166，售於香港蘇富比，2010年4月8日，編號2008。