任頤 (1840-1896)

款識：
光緒庚寅中秋後三日。伯年任頤寫。海上庽次。
毅卿仁兄索畫，署款歸之。庚寅嘉平二十八日。任頤再記。

鈐印：「任伯年」、「山陰任頤」、「任頤之印」。

香港蘇富比，一九九一年五月，中國書畫拍賣，編號25
香港蘇富比，一九九三年十月，中國書畫拍賣，編號869

〈文人畫粹論〉第十卷（東京，中央公論社，一九七七年），圖版78

-Signs of insect bites at the inscription at the lower section of the painting, which can be improved by restoration. 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."

上款：「毅卿」即王釗，吳縣人，擅工筆畫，人物、仕女、山水、翎
毛、走獸等皆精。一八八四年與吳嘉猷同繪〈點石齋畫報〉。他繪有〈紅
樓夢圖〉六十四幅，乃第一至三十二回之插圖。