Song Wenzhi (1918-1999)

signed WENZHI, inscribed, with a dedication, and four seals of the artist

-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."

蘇庚春舊藏近代名家畫作 （編號 1426-1428）

蘇庚春（1924－2001），字更淳，河北深縣人。出身於古玩世家。少時，協助其父經營設於琉璃厰之「貞古齋」，復師事著名收藏家「夏山樓主」韓德壽。一九五六年，轉入北京寶古齋書畫門市部。六一年，應時任廣東省副省長魏今非之邀，南調粵省，入廣東省博物館擔任書畫鑒定工作，後調廣東省文物管理委員會。他歷任廣東省文物鑒定組組長、國家文物鑒定委員會委員。
他亦擅書法，初宗鍾王，後學虞世南，為中國書法家協會會員，與夫人張沛之在廣州、北京等地舉行書畫聯展。其著作包括〈蘇庚春中國畫史記略〉、〈犁春居談藝瑣錄〉等。