亞明 (1924-2002) 天問　水墨紙本　立軸　一九七八年作

款識：
林擒兄指教。戊午初夏寫於北京。亞明。

鈐印：「亞明」、「七十年代」。

- 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."

林擒（1917-1989），原名林世忠，出生於廣州。從小酷愛美術，在廣州美專就讀期間，受業於關良。定居香港後，曾擔任電影編劇、宣傳，亦替報刊撰寫專欄及創作漫畫等。一九八二至八七年間，先後三次在香港大會堂舉行個展。他主修西洋畫，早期筆下漫畫諷刺時弊。至上世紀七十年代在內地多趟旅遊與畫友聚晤，接受建議嘗試國畫創作。其畫友遍及內地多處，如朱瞻、關良、葉淺予、程十髮、黃永玉、亞明、宋文治、唐雲、關山月、黃苗子等。本輯所彙集者乃林氏「改革開放」初期北上探望藝壇舊友，並得獲贈作品誌念。