吳冠中 (1919-2010) 灕江

鈐印：「吳冠中印」、「八十年代」。

現藏者購於北京榮寶齋，並具發票，日期為「一九八五年四月十七日」，售價人民幣七百五十元

-Signs of restoration can be found along the left border and in the middle left, where there appears to be paper tear and paper losses previously. Light foxing can be found throughout the painting, 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：本幅以灕江入畫，畫中強調遠遠近近群山的層次，着意表達其透明感，運用乾、濕、濃、淡的大塊虛實對照效果，以求「有色並無色，色墨并用」，顯示此地山水的氛圍。

畫家於一九八二年寫有另幅〈灕江〉，構圖與本幅相近，他稱「主要寫生資料來自陽朔的山頭」，從中可知創作淵源。

參考資料：
八二年本〈灕江〉可參見〈名家翰墨〉第六期，吳冠中專號（香港，翰墨軒，一九九○年七月），頁23