清乾隆 白玉雕臥馬把件

well rendered with its legs tucked underneath its body, its head detailed with curious eyes, the attractive stone of an even white colour, finely polished to a soft glow

The carving is pierced through to the back with an aperture; otherwise, in overall good condition with occasional minute nicks to the surface, consistent with age.
"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."

此白玉雕臥馬玉質細膩，造型圓潤，表面光澤柔和，盡顯臥馬亦動亦靜之態，精美絕倫。見兩相關玉雕馬例，售於倫敦蘇富比，其一於1989年12月12日，編號165，其二於2001年11月14日，編號49；亦見兩例分別售於香港蘇富比2010年10月8日，編號2798，及1996年11月5日，編號1058。