明末 / 清初 黃花梨葵花式筆筒 《吳大徵》《吳湖帆祖 民國十二年》款

筆筒造型優美，筒沿起闊平線，筒身六瓣，波動式呈現黃花梨木生動有致的紋理。底座比筒身大些，雕成葵花形與筒身相呼應。底端出三小足，與底座一木連造。底座正中與旁邊分別有「吳大徵」及「吳湖帆祖 民國十二年」墨款，即紀年1923。

伍嘉恩，《燕几衎榻：攻玉山房藏中國古典家具》，香港中文大學文物館，香港，2007年，編號52，頁156-157

Good condition, with just insignificant surface wear and minute chips to the rim. Photos of the inscription by Wu Hufan are available upon request.
"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."

「花式筆筒雍雅古典，曾入著名文人畫家吳大徵寶蓄，來源有緒。」

吳大徵（1835-1902）是十九世紀蘇州著名文人，其孫乃二十世紀畫家吳湖帆（1894-1968）。