吳昌碩 (1844-1927) 虬枝老梅

長尾甲題匣

外匣：
吳缶翁畫梅花。

內匣：
庚申歲杪。長尾甲署檢。

款識：
老夫無酒資，寫幅梅花賣；春風入毫端，腕底走百怪。
墨池飛霹靂，黑龍掛天外；古苔點虬枝，香徹大千界。
笑彼煮石農，高名蓋當代；勒石在西泠，直如女郎畫。
庚申夏仲客滬瀆，並錄舊作，七十七跛叟吳昌碩。

鈐印：
〈吳〉 「吳俊卿」、「蒼石」、「歸仁里民」。
〈長尾甲〉 「雨山」（鈐於匣內）。

-Minor foxing and paper crease could be found on the painting, which could 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：附原裝木盒，盒蓋具日本著名漢學家長尾雨山（1864-1942）題跋。長尾氏一九○三年受聘於商務印書館，因仰慕昌碩藝事，在友人引薦下欲拜門求師，缶老謙辭，彼此關係在師友間。早期流入日本之吳氏作品，不少藏者倩其署匣題跋為記。本幅寫成於庚申夏，長尾甲題於是年歲杪，可知同年傳入東瀛。