Dong Zuobin (1895-1963)

signed DONG ZUOBIN, dated 1954, with a dedication, and one seal of the artist. Annotation by Kong Decheng, and with one seal of his

-Signs of restoration can be found, where there appears to be insect holes and paper cracks previously. A crease can be found on the first scroll and paper cracks can be found in the middle of the second scroll. These can be improved by restoration. Otherwise, generally in fair 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."

袁世凱家族收藏書畫（編號1308－1314）

本輯書畫作品七幀，皆出自袁世凱十一子克安所藏。袁克安（1906-1967），字雪侯，河南項城人，袁世凱五夫人楊氏所出。袁氏逝世後，隨母及兄長遷津門，復赴美留學，畢業於科爾蓋特大學。返國後，任職開灤礦務局。四九年赴港，轉投陳納德成立之美國民航空運公司，五一年遷台，於該公司擔任高職。六一年退休，移居香港，六七年逝世。

他幼承庭訓，雖受西方教育，國學基礎仍佳，嗜文藝，好書法、崑曲。觀其收藏，皆尺幅小巧，精緻可愛，如未及盈尺之徐悲鴻〈雙鴨〉（編號1308）、董作賓〈甲骨文十四言聯〉（編號1313）小對，均點綴書房之物，足堪把玩，亦見其品味之高。另家傳珍藏吳大澂贈袁世凱〈篆書九言聯〉（編號1314），証二人之交誼外，極具歷史價值，從未公開示人，彌足珍貴！

註：本幅乃董作賓寫贈袁克安夫人張美生，以甲骨文集句。時維一九五四年春，董氏正掌中央研究院歷史語言研究所，內容與其境遇心情貼切，故屢書之，僅字句 略有改動而已。

另具孔德成小字作跋，蓋孔氏與袁克安具親誼，與彥堂同擅貞卜文，身份相埒，題跋正堪匹配。若與他贈袁克安之〈甲骨文〉小幅觀之，可知雪侯品味之高矣！