the recumbent mother with the tail languidly curled around her and a beribboned chime on the back, with a kitten craning its neck and grasping the ribbon in its mouth, a second kitten preparing to crawl up her shoulders, their paws and legs detailed at the underside, the stone of even, milky white color, Japanese wood box (3)

Bluett & Sons Ltd., London, 1960s.
English Private Collection.
Marchant, London.

The carving is in good overall condition; one cat with a small chip to the tip of one ear, another cat with a small chip to the end of one paw. The surface with 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.