梅蘭芳 無量壽佛

黃濬題詩堂

詩堂：
（節錄〈妙法華蓮經．分別功德品第十七〉，文略）
浣華畫佛，莊嚴奇古，有三昧手之譽，十年前即震動東西國，然真蹟實不易逢。昨贈止室此幀，廼辛未初冬舊京戒嚴中所作，誠宗孟所謂玅絕一世者，既屬為寫經，並識其為吾所親知者。秋岳黃濬。

款識：
任先先生長壽。
辛未仲冬，梅蘭芳敬繪。

鈐印：
〈梅〉 「蘭芳寫佛」、「聲聞眉外生」。
〈黃〉 「濬」、「聆風」。

-signs of restoration can be found at the bottom, where there appears to be paper crack previously. Foxing and minor creases can be found on both the painting and poetry hall, which can be improved by restoration. Otherwise, generally in fair to 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：「任先」即陳籙（1877－1939），字任先，號止室，福建侯官人，民國時期外交家。一九○一年畢業於武昌自強學堂，後負笈法國，獲巴黎大學法律學士學位。返國後投身外交界，一度代理外交總長，亦曾出使法國。抗戰期間，委身敵偽，出任「維新政府」外交部長，一九三九年遇刺身亡。