Pu Tong (1871-1952)

signed PU TONG, inscribed, and with a dedication, and three seals of the artist

-Foxing mainly at the upper section and 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."

私人收藏中國近現代名家書畫（編號1467－1471）

本輯出自曾佑和舊藏。曾氏又名幼荷，一九二五年出生於北平，自幼對藝術感興趣，十六歲入輔仁大學美術系，時溥伒主理系政。她師事雪齋外，與溥氏宗室善書畫者及舊京藝壇名宿多有過從，偶有合作，屢獲贈作品。畢業後，獲研究中國古典傢俱之德藉學者古斯塔夫．艾克（Gustav Ecke，1896-1971）聘為助教，後更結為伉儷。四九年移居香港，後轉赴美國，在大學任教美術，並專事創作，多次舉行個展，作品廣獲博物館收藏。

輯中所錄作品，除趙之謙扇面乃其搜藏，餘者皆直接得自遜清宗室一系，自溥儒、溥伒、溥侗及啟功，題材環繞竹石幽蘭，取雅淡之意，以符艾克伉儷之文化修養及品味。

上款：「艾克」即中國明式傢俱專家古斯塔夫．艾克。其一九四四年所著〈中國花梨家具圖考〉，乃最早研究此範圍之學術著作，享譽國際。