陳衡恪 清白家風

款識：
曾謂菜羹非美品，須知清白久傳名。
癸丑仲冬擬天池生法。薇閣仁兄屬正。陳衡恪。

鈐印：「陳衡大利」、「槐堂朽者」、「記年時曾與鴛鴦為侶」。

藏印：「真州卞薇閣珍秘」。

據藏家筆錄收藏清單，本幅於一九七二年前入藏

-Light stains could be found on the painting, which could be improved by restoration. 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."

上款：「薇閣」即卞綍昌（1873-1946），江蘇儀徵人，出身世家。捐納同知，曾出使日本，任駐橫濱領事、長崎正領事官，返國後轉職農工商部，辛亥革命後歸隱不出。

註：儀徵卞氏、義寧陳氏同出官宦世家，如卞士雲、陳寶箴皆掌一省之政，兩家具世誼，互有過從。卞綍昌擅書，好收藏，集明清書法大家作品極豐。陳師曾金石書畫俱精，亦以藝事相往來。

卞綍昌耿介清廉，故本幅寫白菜兩株，肥厚結實，自然生動，兼題「須知清白久傳名」，實畫家以清白家風喻卞氏持家處世之道。