于非闇 (1889-1959)

設色紙本 立軸 一九四六年作

款識：
白䓿蓞香初過雨，紅蜻蜓弱不禁風。
目寒仁兄方家正。丙戌冬。非闇弟照。

鈐印：「于照之印」、「非厂居士」。

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Signs of restoration could be found on the painting along the right border, which have been improved by restoration. Light colours could be found at the upper section of the painting, which should be an overlap of the colours from the lower section. Otherwise, generally in fair 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：「目寒」即張目寒（1899-1980），安徽霍邱人。早歲從政，任職國民政府，入監察院後，追隨于右任多年，曾任監察院秘書長。他好書畫藝術，亦嗜書法，與文藝界關係十分密切，與張大千先生更屬摯交，情同手足。生平獲贈書畫甚多，皆屬精品。

註：于非闇與張目寒之友誼，或因張大千之關係更見密切。一九四四年春，即使北平尚陷敵手，戰火未息，彼此兩地分隔，于氏仍以工筆〈水仙蜜蜂〉精品遠寄陪都送贈目寒，感情菲淺，自此可見。

本幅寫於四六年冬，八年抗戰剛以勝利告終，或重訪故都舊友相聚時作紀念之物。

參考資料：一九四四年春之〈水仙蜜蜂〉可參見香港蘇富比，中國書畫拍賣，二〇〇六年四月，編號167