黃君璧 (1898-1991)

款識：
良柱世兄清賞。丁酉夏於洛杉磯。黃君璧。

鈐印：「黃君璧印」、「君翁」。

-Mild foxing could be found on the painting, which have been improved by restoration. A sign of restoration found at the scholar. Generally in fair to 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."

上款：「良柱」即劉良柱，劉紀文長子，一九三二年生。
一九五七年，黃君璧應華美協進社邀請，巡迴美國東西兩岸各大
城市講學。本幅乃造訪洛城時寫贈具世誼之劉良柱。

劉紀文舊藏近代名家書畫（編號1143-1148）
劉紀文（1890-1957），廣東順德人。少入讀私塾，後赴石岐於商店任學徒。受書報宣傳之革命思潮影響，一九一○年加入同盟會。辛亥革命後赴日留學，追隨孫中山先生。回國後任職軍政府審計局局長。一九二三年往英國進修，並考察歐美各國之市政規劃建設。二六年回國，被任命廣東省農工廳廳長。翌年，國民政府定都南京後，獲委擔任建市後首任市長，出掌市政期間，致力發展基礎建設，令市容大有改觀。一九三○年調職上海，任財政部江海關監督。三二至三六年間，擔任廣州市長，大肆興革，如電力供應、醫療衛生等，尤以修建海珠橋最為人稱道。一九三七年，調任審計部次長，並一度署理部長職位。四九年政局遽變，他輾轉赴香港，復遷居東瀛。一九五四年定居台灣，擔任總統府國策顧問、光復大陸設計委員會委員之職。一九五六年因病赴美療養，五七年病逝於洛杉磯。