吳昌碩 (1844-1927) 石鼓文七言聯

款識：
高人古里唯樹栗，漁子歸舟具朝花。
陶盦先生正。集石鼓文字，時癸丑初冬。安吉吳昌碩。

鈐印：「俊卿之印」、「倉碩」、「歸仁里民」。

-Light foxing could be found on the scroll, which could be improved buy restoration. 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：從吳昌碩傳世墨迹中，致「陶庵先生」作品有二，一為〈臨石鼓文〉四屏，一為〈行書自寫詩〉，皆寫於一九一八年。考其交遊經歷，有日本政壇元老、曾任內閣總理大臣之西園寺公望（1894-1940），號「陶庵」，出身貴族，缶老曾為其治「陶庵」、「公望之印」二印。西園寺一九一九年曾訪華，於滬上「六三花園」出席宴會，昌碩與王震同獲邀其中，席上一亭作畫送贈，缶老題識。與本幅上款「陶盦先生」或同為一人，待考。

參考資料：
一九一八年作〈臨石鼓文〉四屏可參見〈逝世五十年 ─ 吳昌碩紀念展〉（日本，謙慎書道會，一九七七年八月），頁76-77
一九一八年作〈行書自寫詩〉可參見〈安吉吳昌碩紀念館藏吳昌碩作品選〉（中國美術學院出版社，一九九四年八月），圖版37