LIU YONG | Calligraphy

signed SHI'AN, with two seals of the artist, and five collector's seals

-Paper turns little yellowish due to time, and not serious foxing can be found. Otherwise, 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：「鶴壽不知其紀也」一句出於〈瘞鶴銘〉，常為後人用作長壽之意。本件應原為某冊中二開，或為好事者取其喻吉祥福祉，特意抽出，成今日面貌。上鈐譚澤闓、沈劍知等人藏印，可約略勾出民國時期遞藏情況。

譚澤闓（1889-1948），號瓶齋，湖南茶陵人，出身顯宦之家。淡於仕進，喜集藏，搜求有清一代書家墨跡頗勤，尤以劉石菴、何紹基、翁同龢、錢灃四家最富。
沈劍知（1901-1975），福建侯官人。沈葆楨曾孫，活躍於民國海上藝文界，一九四九年後，任職於上海市文管會、上海博物館。