葉公超 (1904-1981) 行書羅隱詩

款識：
（書羅隱〈緜谷迴寄蔡氏昆仲〉，文略）
羅隱此詩沉雄掩抑，漁洋山人推為集中首唱，溫然書請雪矦十一兄同賞。葉公超。

鈐印：「景媻娑室」。

-Light creases can be found mainly at the lower section of the calligraphy, 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."

袁世凱家族收藏書畫（編號1308－1314）

本輯書畫作品七幀，皆出自袁世凱十一子克安所藏。袁克安（1906-1967），字雪侯，河南項城人，袁世凱五夫人楊氏所出。袁氏逝世後，隨母及兄長遷津門，復赴美留學，畢業於科爾蓋特大學。返國後，任職開灤礦務局。四九年赴港，轉投陳納德成立之美國民航空運公司，五一年遷台，於該公司擔任高職。六一年退休，移居香港，六七年逝世。

他幼承庭訓，雖受西方教育，國學基礎仍佳，嗜文藝，好書法、崑曲。觀其收藏，皆尺幅小巧，精緻可愛，如未及盈尺之徐悲鴻〈雙鴨〉（編號1308）、董作賓〈甲骨文十四言聯〉（編號1313）小對，均點綴書房之物，足堪把玩，亦見其品味之高。另家傳珍藏吳大澂贈袁世凱〈篆書九言聯〉（編號1314），証二人之交誼外，極具歷史價值，從未公開示人，彌足珍貴！

註：葉公超夫人袁永燾（1906-1995），貴州人，父袁祚廙於袁世凱小站練兵時，即參佐其幕，日後在北洋政府亦有職位，克安得葉氏書此相贈，可見淵源。

本幅未署年款，若參考孔德成、董作賓等贈袁克安作品多在五十年代中期，或許寫於同期，即葉氏執掌外交部時。