鄧芬 (1894-1964)

設色紙本 立軸 一九三一年作
陶原埏署簽

簽書：
鄧曇殊黃鵹玉蕊軸。龍泉硯室主題。

款識：
木筆花開有曉鶯，啼時愛作不平鳴；
聲聲喚醒遼西夢，無奈征人喚不醒。
辛未中秋畫贈香港報界記者聯合會雅正。曇殊鄧芬。

鈐印：
〈鄧〉 「鄧芬」、「從心先生」。
〈陶〉 「龍泉研室」。

廣東著名收藏家陶劍秋「龍泉硯室」舊藏

-Foxing can be found throughout the painting, and minor creases can be 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：本幅應為畫家於「香港報界記者聯合會」中秋佳節聚會時，寫贈留念，或供會中抽獎之用。是年中秋，即一九三一年九月廿六日，「九一八事變」僅逾一周，雖曰佳節，人月雙圓，惟東北淪陷，河山變色，畫上雖未明示，但題曰「聲聲喚醒遼西夢，無奈征人喚不醒」，指涉者，實眼前變局也。