席德進

款識：
A：病了一月，再拾筆 5/10 1981 藝術家鈐印（右下）
B：2/23 1979（右下）
C：2/18 1979（右下）

Three works are in overall good condition.A (5/10/1981): There is a faint mark on the right hand corner, approximately 1 centimeter in length. There are two green spots, 15 centimeters from the left, 15 centimeters from the bottom. There is also a green hue on the top left corner.B (2/23/1979): There are small scattered spots of foxing, due to aging, and handling marks, inherited from the artist. The top left hand corner has a small mark, approximately 1 centimeter in length. The left edge has a faint frame mark. There are very slight tears along the left border, approximately 1 centimeter in length. C (2/18/1979): There are small scattered spots of foxing, due to aging, and handling marks, inherited from the artist. There is a slight tear along the bottom right edge, approximately 1 centimeter in length.
"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."

席德進自1969年開始勤練秦漢碑帖，每日晨醒必練書法數小時，宛如修行般從不間斷。除練習篆隸書寫外，他也致力於碑帖的蒐集，如其曾親赴台南書法家朱玖瑩府上，觀看其收藏的「北海相景君銘」原拓，其研究之勤，投入之深，讓他對書法建立起屬於自我的見解，他曾說：「中國畫的基礎是從白描、書法著手。白描重線條、造型。書法是對結構、筆力、筆法千變萬化的控制與掌握。」是次上拍的《臨帖》，為其於生命幾乎要走到盡頭的最後階段，在1979及1981年抱病時所寫。無言地闡述他對藝術不懈的堅持與熱情。