齊白石 (1864-1957)

款識：
白石老人。

鈐印：「白石」。

-There appears to be lines of glue behind the mounting of the painting, which results in two lines of crease 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."

捷克私人收藏齊白石畫（編號1204-1206）

捷克是東歐諸國中最重視中國二十世紀書畫者，有別於當時歐洲國家對中國陶瓷工藝品及古書畫的欣賞，其收藏具較悠久的傳統。一九四九年後，因國際政局呈美蘇對峙，同屬社會主義陣營之中捷交流頻繁，來華而傾慕東方文化者，無論外交人員、專家學者以至留學生，多以當代中國畫家作品為蒐集目標。有「人民藝術家」美譽兼畫作易為接受的齊白石，筆下作品自然是他們挑選入藏的首要對象，這亦解釋了捷克國立美術館藏白石畫作逾百五幀的原因。至於當地民間收藏的數量亦頗可觀，如海兹拉爾、赫德理等。本輯收藏者亞諾斯（Jan Janous）亦屬其一。亞諾斯，一九三二年出生，乃一九五一年捷克留華學生之第一小組成員。五一至五三年間，在清華大學參加東歐外國留學生漢語學習班。一九五三年九月，入讀北京大學歷史系，並於五八年七月畢業於該系歷史專業。返國後，任職於布拉格國際政治經濟研究所。七○年後，在捷克斯洛伐克社會科學院東方研究所工作，於九六年退休。留學北京大學期間，拜訪齊白石，得其作品外，並獲寫贈留念。本輯即當年所得。

註：本幅無署年，按畫風及落款風格，復對照亞諾斯留華經歷，似屬
畫家九十三、四歲之作，即一九五三、五四年期間所出。