depicted as a playfully frolicking horse lying on its back with legs up, the long tail curled alongside its left rear haunch, the smoothly polished stone with warm russet patches 

minor surface 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. 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."

A slightly larger jade horse carved in a similar reclining pose, from the collection of Dr Ip Yee, was included in the exhibition Chinese Jade Carving, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1983, cat. no. 163; two were sold in our London rooms, the first, 7th June 1994, lot 104, and the second, from the collection of Lord Arlington, 29th November 1993, lot 30; and another, from the Mary and George Bloch collection, was last sold in these rooms, 8th April 2014, lot 3061.