于右任 (1879-1964) 行書〈題民元照詩〉

款識：
不信青春喚不回，不容青史盡成灰；
低回海上成功宴，萬里江山酒一杯。
開國于今歲幾更，艱難日月作長征；
元戎元老騎龍去，我是攀髯一老兵。
詞庵先生。〈題民元照詩〉。于右任。

鈐印：「右任」。

-Foxing can be found on the calligraphy, especially at the top, which can be improved by restoration. Otherwise, generally in fair to 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：本幅所書七絕兩首，乃于右老於一九五七年所寫。據他自撰跋語曰「民元，總理辭臨時大總統後，宴客於上海愛儷園，攝影留念」，參加者卅四人，如今僅存他一人，「其餘皆凋謝。撫今追昔，賦此寄慨」。

當年合照者，日後際遇迥異，甚或於歷史上分道揚鑣，于氏對此感歎不已，賦詩外，屢書之贈友，本幅即其一。由此推之，應屬五十年代後期所出