吳昌碩 (1844-1927)

設色、水墨紙本 扇面一對 鏡框 一九二〇年作

款識：
〈畫〉
花幻囊，囊盛粟，儻能再幻囊為斛，米不如珠，歲大熟。罌粟一名米囊花，時米直倍昂，民有飢色。老缶并記。
〈書〉
彌望田疇，燦爛生光，半紫半紅，想輕盈作態。衺依南畮 ，嬌羞無語，峭立東風，霞綺平鋪。雲羅細疊，一斛千囊總不空，青衣隊。本追隨芍藥丰韻相同。𤫩瓏漿汁，交融玉樣，脂膏米樣，功歎幾經灌溉，操刀使割，一番浥注。剖竹為筒，朱火然餘，青煙颺處，道有如蘭臭味通。今何幸，只閒庭院裡，旭日晴烘。故鄣西郭田家賞罌粟華。庚申四月謹錄半日邨詞，涵兒熟識之，時客海上。

鈐印：「缶」、「俊」、「倉石」、「虛素」。

Paper cracks can be found in the blank area of both leaves and light foxing and minor creases are found, which can be improved by restoration. Otherwise, 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."

註：缶老此箑畫罌粟三朵，密葉擁簇。罌粟一朵含苞，一朵淡墨寫出以示空間前後，主體者則堂皇濃艷，重色洋紅點出雄蕊，花瓣則以淡色勾染；雌蕊以藤黃加綠，與枝葉呼應成趣。筆勢沉穩雄强，扇面方寸間，盡顯縱橫之姿。另面小字行書「故鄣西郭田家賞罌粟花」自作詞，也許與兒在家鄉同觀此花後所作。曰「涵兒熟識之」，即指其次子吳涵（1876-1927）。他承父業，通古籀，善詩文，曾替晚年缶廬捉刀。入民國後，服官於外，一九二二年返滬。一九二七年偶染小疾，遽爾離世。

此扇贈服官在外之愛子吳涵，又以「米囊花」為書畫主題，別有深意。缶翁對吳涵常訓勉有加，告誡其力戒官場陋習，為民謀利，此幅雖畫紅花綠葉，卻不忘提醒「米直倍昂，民有饑色」，為官者應時時記取民憂；更鈐以「虛素」，取「竹虛素而內白」之意，與兒共勉虛心清白。