Pu Ru (1896-1963)

signed XINYUA, inscribed, with one seal of the artist, and six collector's seals

樂紹虞、樂守勳舊藏

樂紹虞、守勳父子乃北京同仁堂樂氏（顯揚）後人，祖籍浙江寧波，明永樂年間遷居北京。樂紹虞幼承庭訓，開設宏達堂藥店。四九年後，曾任濟南市副市長。其子樂守勳，雅好書畫金石，收藏甚豐，不少藏品後捐故宮及各大博物館。

-Light creases could be found on the painting, otherwise, generally in 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."

註：簽書具「民二五．三．四裝」字樣，可知本幅裝裱於一九三六年三月，並保留原裱工。