祝允明 1460-1526

釋文：驄馬五更寒，披衣上繡鞍。東華天未曉，明月滿闌干。枝山。鈐印：「祝允明印」、「希哲父」
鑒藏印：「瑞秀樓珍藏書畫之印」(鈐於裱邊)

- The paper bears slightly darken tone at the edges due to ages - Tears and paper loss, restored - Minor dirt of folding lines can be found, as showed in the catalogue image
"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：本詩文出自解縉《早朝》，細膩地刻劃出趕上早朝的情景。書家揮筆疾書，乾濕墨色交替，姿態變化多端，沉著痛快。雖作品未有紀年，但以凌厲多變的書風來看，可定為其晚年之作。