張大千 (1899-1983) 孤舟釣客

款識：
爰。

鈐印：「張爰」。

〈如何繪畫中國畫〉（ 英文）， 簡文舒著（Van Nostrand Reinhold Company，一九七四年），頁13

-Light foxing can be found along the edges, 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."

簡文舒舊藏師友同門書畫 （編號1513－1516）

本輯仍出於簡文舒舊藏，包括其師張大千、同門潘貞則，及藝友吳作人所贈。

簡氏（1926-2010），廣東番禺人，出生於香港，乃著名書法篆刻家簡經綸六女。幼聰慧，九歲即在滬舉行畫展。簡氏府中座上客者，多文化藝術界知名之士，她得此良機，多承便請益，大千先生與她尤為投緣，四十年代中期收為弟子。一九四九年，她赴紐約學習西畫，亦曾留學巴黎。在美國生活數十年間，創作不輟，多次舉行畫展，作品為各大美術館及文化機構收藏。

註：據簡文舒在其著作所載，本幅乃大千先生以指代筆在紙卡上示範潑墨法，實為至稀，亦脗合畫家一生不囿於傳統好作嘗試之舉。畫面見孤舟釣客，蕩於巖下，近岸疏樹相伴，一片空靈幽邈，與日本禪畫意境相通，也與潑墨之抽象表現手法互接。其法以指帶墨，見點劃掃掠，運走自然，或頓或挫，無筆鋒之銳利，藏巧於拙，堪稱神品矣！