Qi Baishi1864 - 1957Duckink and colour on paper, framedsigned, with 1 seal of the artist33.3 x 45.3 cm 13⅛ x 17⅞ in.----------------------------------------------齊白石　小鴨設色紙本　鏡框款識：杏子隖老民曾經寫生小鴨。鈐印：「木居士」。 展覽：〈張宗憲珍藏中國近代書畫展覽〉，二○○二年六月至十二月，巡迴展覽於上海、香港及臺北著錄：〈張宗憲珍藏中國近代書畫─齊白石作品集〉（香港蘇富比有限公司，二○○二年六月），頁206來源：香港著名收藏家楊永德舊藏。蘇富比香港，中國書畫拍賣，二〇一〇年四月，張宗憲珍藏中國書畫（第三部份）拍賣，編號505註：本幅雖題曰「寫生小鴨」，其造型源自八大山人，復經畫家不斷修訂改變，卒成其筆下畫鴨之本。白石早年的花鳥作品曾取法八大的寫意畫法。他在一九二八年重題的〈臨八大鴨圖〉中曰「余年三十時臨八大山人本，六十七歲於舊殘書中見之，遂題記。」再參見他一九三五年〈背臨八大鴨〉題跋曰「余四十一歲時客南昌，於某舊家得見朱雪個小鴨子之真本，勾摹之。至七十五歲時，客舊京，忽一日失去。愁餘，取此紙心意追摹，略似，記存之。」由此可推知，他所謂「三十歲時臨八大山人本」實為「四十一歲」之誤，故其寫八大鴨圖最早出現於一九○四年。此後，他畫中出現鴨的造型，多由上述基本原型演變衍生，隨著筆墨造詣及技法掌握漸趨熟練，令其圖中小鴨少一分冷峻孤高，而增添了一分自然天趣。本幅應成於二十年代晚期，小鴨寫來憨態可愛，單足立石的姿態仍如八大本，但石塊的用筆厚實凝穩，並勾畫出水波漣漣，見動中帶靜，趣味盎然，躍於紙上。參考資料：一九二八年重題〈臨八大鴨圖〉可參見〈齊白石作品選集〉（人民美術出版社，一九五九年四月），圖版37一九三五年〈背臨八大鴨〉可參見〈齊白石畫法與欣賞〉，胡佩衡、胡橐著（香港，南通圖書公司），圖版9另幅約寫於六十五歲之〈鴨〉可參見〈齊白石作品集〉第一集（人民美術出版社，一九六三年九月），圖版4633.3 x 45.3 cm 13⅛ x 17⅞ in.品相: -Generally in good condition, with slight foxing and mild abrasion on the third and fourth words, which can be alleviated by restoration. For detailed condition photos and further inquiries, please contact cptghk@sothebys.com.-品相良好，惟見淺淡霉點，第三、四字處見微小有磨損，均可修復改善。如需作品實景照片，或欲查詢作品資料，請電郵至cptghk@sothebys.comIn 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.