A well-carved bamboo figure of Shoulao, Qing dynasty, 18th century | 清十八世紀 竹雕壽老立像, A well-carved bamboo figure of Shoulao, Qing dynasty, 18th century | 清十八世紀 竹雕壽老立像

A well-carved bamboo figure of Shoulao
Qing dynasty, 18th century
清十八世紀 竹雕壽老立像

wearing long flowing robes tied at the waist with elaborate sashes, his left hand clutching a peach and his right hand holding on to a gnarled wood staff, his face smiling and with a benevolent expression
Height 20.7 cm, 8 1/8 in.

Condition Report:
中文内容僅供參考，請以英文原版爲準。杖曾斷成三部分已經重粘，另有幾處相關細磕，包括杖首及壽老右臉附近區域。通體有細裂，於下半身尤爲明顯。

The wood staff broken in three parts and re-attached, with a few associated small nicks, including to the area at the top and another to the right side of the figure's face. Scattered cracks, particularly to the lower body.

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準買家應該檢查每款拍品以確認其狀況，蘇富比所作的任何陳述均為專業主觀看法而非事實陳述。準買家應參考有關該拍賣的重要通知（見圖錄）。

雖然本狀況報告或有針對某拍品之討論，但所有拍賣品均根據印於圖錄內之業務規則以拍賣時狀況出售。

"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."

Provenance:
Formerly in the collection of Robert de Billy (1869-1953), French ambassador to Japan and friend of Marcel Proust.

原法國駐日本大使Robert de Billy（1953年逝）舊藏