吳昌碩 1844-1927

款識：真龍。如䨮个、如青藤、如壽者之相、如空山之僧。癸亥（1923）秋，吳昌碩年八十。鈐印：吳昌石、石人子室

1966年購於北京
紐約蘇富比，精美中國玉器、工藝品、繪畫，1983年2月25日，拍品編號29，夏涵思藏書畫

柏林威丁藝術中心，1974年9月3日-10月7日

- Overall in good condition except paper bears darkened tone and minor dirt.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

何兆驥先生出生於中國上海，自幼四海為家，藉此自學成才，並於早年培養出個人的鑑賞品味。其家族經營煤炭業，他把家族業務拓展至航運業，後於1949年離開中國內地抵達香港。1959年，他舉家移民至紐約，一直居於當地至2017年以九十八歲高齡辭世。

何氏珍藏包羅中國書畫、珠寶、家具及其他藝術珍品。他非常欣賞中國藝術文化，尤其是古董文物。其收藏歷程始於香港，退休後他投放更多精力進行購藏，與國際拍賣行專家積極聯繫。他對研究和拍賣過程的享受之情，相當於他對收藏本身的鍾愛。