the well modelled torso naturalistically hinting at a rounded belly and shapely hips, adorned in a tunic secured with a knotted belt around the waist and opening to a colourful skirt-like garment decorated in traces of red paint and gilt pigments, legs visible beneath the garment suggest the dynamic movement of the figure, unglazed except for traces of white glaze on the neck and the ends of the scarf

There are chips to the extremities, especially to the scarf and belt, in addition to some original kiln grits and firing lines to the biscuit body. The fragment is structurally sturdy without any loose part.
"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."

此尊或為觀音像。宋元年間，景德鎮興燒觀音造像，出土有例，各大博物館有藏，拍賣會中也偶有見之，然多屬坐像，立姿者甚稀，且如此尊素胎略施釉，並綴紅彩描金，而非罩施青白釉者，更罕。相近罕例有一素胎菩薩立像，僅髮髻蓮座施青白釉，售於倫敦蘇富比2015年11月11日，編號 73。