吳湖帆 (1894-1968)

水墨紙本 扇面 鏡框

款識：
仙實來千里，雲胎起百尋；蛻皮鱗甲在，香味雪霜侵。塔有重樓勢（北人呼松子為松塔），房連偃蓋陰；玉盤初剖食，粒粒歲寒心。惲南田題松子。
蔚如先生。吳湖帆。

鈐印：「倩盦」。

美國著名收藏家珍妮特．埃利奥特（Jeannette Shambaugh Elliott ）舊藏
埃利奥特以收藏十八世紀晚期至現代中國書畫為主，其逾百件藏品於上世紀八十年代捐贈鳳凰城美術館，並於一九八五年舉行大型展覽。

Signs of restoration can be found along the left border of the calligraphy. 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."

上款：「蔚如」即夏仁虎（1874-1963），江蘇南京人。清季先後任職於商部及郵傳部。入民國，歷任眾議院議員、財政部次長、國務院秘書長等職。後轉教育界，執教於北京大學及師範大學國文系。四九年後獲聘為中央文史館館員。夏氏乃近代著名學者，所涉範圍包括詩詞、戲曲、小說、地方文獻等，一生著述甚豐。