丁輔之 (1878-1949) 春梅先發

款識：
春光先自占，高處益分明；歲暮日南至，雪深（風）北行。年年祝花好，九九喜圖成；惟（有）林君复，同傳千載名。
亶素先生方家雅屬。玄黓涒歎大暑節，集商卜文字題畫梅詩。古杭梅東里民丁輔之并識于普陀山之長生禪林，時不雨兩旬，炎威可畏，山中頗覺清涼。是日喜小雨一陣，乘興寫此。四兒廣平侍。
「風」、「有」。深下奪「風」字。惟下奪「有」字。回滬後補書，鶴廬又記。

鈐印：「鶴廬」、「豪端只作尋常寫」、「丁輔之」。

-A crease can be found in the top section, 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."

上款：「亶素」即姚亶素（1872-1963），字景之，吳興人，著名詞人，有詞集傳世。與文藝界多有往還，嘗為王福厂〈麇研齋印存〉印稿題百字令，王氏亦時集其句入聯。

註：本幅所題「四兒廣平」，即畫家四子丁璟，字廣平，約一九○六年生，與藝壇名家有交誼。妻吳華英，乃西泠印社另一創辦人吳隱之女。