林風眠 紫茄

款識：
林風眠，一九七五年秋。習作。

鈐印：「林風瞑印」。

香港蘇富比，二○○九年十月，中國書畫拍賣，編號27

-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."

註：原藏者乃外籍人士，「改革開放」初期訪滬，透過當地友人或親自挑選，於一九七九至八二年間，自上海文物商店分三次購得林風眠作品四幅，本幅即其一，於一九七九年八月十五日購入。

畫上署「習作」者極稀，另幅花卉可參見〈海上名畫〉（上海文物商店），頁8。兩者皆寫於一九七五年。