finely carved kneeling holding a large drum, with a beribboned musical chime in his left hand and a lotus pod in the right hand, his round face with fine features set in a merry expression, his head flanked by small tuffets of hair, the stone of even white colour

There are some insignificant minute bruises to some extremities and some light nibblings to the edges of his left hand or along the ribbon extending to the underside of the drum, but overall the carving is in very 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.
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."

可參考仇焱之藏例，售於香港蘇富比2009年10月8日，編號1664。熙墀舊藏也有兩例，均展於香港市政局與敏求精舍聯合主辦《中國玉雕》，香港，1983年，編號175及179，後者二度售於香港蘇富比，分別為2010年4月8日，編號2011，以及2016年4月6日，編號3698。還有一例，售於香港蘇富比1987年5月21日，編號699，可資比較。