Zhao Shuru1874 - 1945Grapes and Beetle; Calligraphyink and colour on paper; ink on paper, folding fansigned, dated 1942, with 3 seals of the artist19 x 47 cm 7½ x 18½ in.--------------------------------------------趙叔孺　葡萄天牛、行書設色紙本、水墨紙本　成扇　一九四二年作款識：〈畫〉壬午初夏，為壽川世仁兄寫此，趙叔孺。〈書〉（節錄趙孟頫〈定武蘭亭跋〉）壽川世兄再正，趙時棡臨。鈐印：「叔孺寫生」、「趙棡私印」、「大雅」。 著錄：〈中國扇面珍賞〉（上海科學技術出版社，一九九九年四月），頁267上款：「壽川」即倪壽川，江蘇鎮江人。寓滬上，曾熙弟子，嗜書畫、善本，與諸多藝林人士過從，同吳湖帆尤熟稔，常以所藏古畫易吳氏作品，故藏其畫頗夥。四十年代，趙叔孺屢為之作畫、治印。註：于士俊刻扇骨。一面刊漢「更甲」二字、「唯正月」古本、洗足文「子子孫孫」本，吳倉書。一面刻「用享之足鼎」文、漢「天錫」文，阮氏古本，落款「子安刊」。19 x 47 cm 7½ x 18½ in.品相: -Generally in good condition, only with a slight paper tear on the front side. For detailed condition photos and further inquiries, please contact cptghk@sothebys.com.-品相良好，惟正面一微小紙裂。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.