吳道鄰 仿宋人演樂圖

款識：
戊子冬日摹宋人演樂圖。吳道鄰。

鈐印：「少蘊」、「吳道鄰印」。

-Paper has turned greyish at the left and right 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."

註：本幅題曰「摹宋人演樂圖」，圖中所見人物造型、衣飾、傢俱陳設，皆遵前人法度，設色古艷典雅，人物線條俐落，鬚髮纖毫俱現，衣紋上敷粉寫成團花紋飾，尤見精細，若參見相若時期張大千筆下之〈李德裕會客圖〉，可知淵源取自〈韓熙載夜宴圖〉，惟吳氏筆下人物開臉，或俊朗，或娟秀，師古而不失個人演繹之妙，足見其四十年代創作盛期之風貌。

一九四二年，湖帆親家孫邦瑞四十整壽，他出家藏吳偉〈鐵笛圖〉卷，供吳道鄰對摹，親題引首並跋，贈作賀禮。翌年，「梅景書屋」師生合製之〈倩庵自壽圖〉，寫像部份亦委以吳道鄰，可見乃師湖帆先生對他之器重！

參考資料：
張大千〈李德裕會客圖〉可參見香港蘇富比，二○一○年十月，中國書畫拍賣，編號992
〈倩庵自壽圖〉可參見〈梅景畫笈〉（梅景書屋，一九四四年七月）