吳昌碩 (1844-1927) 墨牡丹

款識：
胭脂用盡少錢買，濃豔誰能貌太真；
墨瀋一升吾飲得，絕無墨處鍊精神。
丙辰秋八月客海上去駐隨緣室。吳昌碩。

鈐印：「俊卿之印」、「昌碩」、「雄甲辰」。

展覽及著錄：
名古屋，中村百貨店，〈日中國交回復一周年紀念 ─ 中國現代畫家作品展〉，中日新聞社、日本中國友好協會合辦，一九七三年十一月二十日至廿五日，並刊於展覽場刊目錄

-Foxing and creases can be found on the painting, 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：匣內有紙，上寫「大野龍太氏遺贈（昭和四四年二月六日）」，即公曆一九六九年，並附展覽主辦單位致藏家之借展邀請函及場刊副本。