范曾 (b.1938) 童弈圖

款識：
童弈圖。
余與聶公衛平素稱莫逆。丙寅年，勝藤澤秀行，余贈七律一首。丁卯年，勝大竹英雄，余贈詞一闋。今作此畫，正舉國傾杯時也。抱沖齋主者范曾。

鈐印：「十翼」、「范曾之鉩」、「自彊不息」。

-Foxing can be found at the upper left, 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."

註：中日圍棋擂台賽始於一九八五年，乃圍棋界盛事，既推動兩國文化交流，亦促進中日友好，故深受上至領導人，下及庶民之重視。本幅所記乃中國圍棋名手聶衛平，在一九八六年第二屆及八七年第三屆賽事中，連克日方「棋聖」藤澤秀行（1925-2009）及超一流棋手大竹英雄，令中方兩度勝出。畫家以童子對弈入圖，寫此誌念，題曰「舉國傾杯」，非誇大之詞。畫中雖未署年，從上述推之，約寫於一九八八年。