Paintings from the Family Collection of Mr P.C. Tsao (LOTS 3084-3086)Pu Ru1896 - 1963Scholar in Autumn Mountainsink and colour on paper, framedsigned, with 3 seals of the artist93.2 x 33.5 cm 36⅝ x 13¼ in.--------------------------------------------曹伯中家族藏畫 (編號3084-3086)溥儒　空山淨雲設色紙本　鏡框款識︰雲淨秋風早，山空木葉疏；終年讀周易，不作茂陵書。心畬。鈐印︰「溥儒」、「舊王孫」、「一朵紅雲」。 Paintings from the Family Collection of Mr P.C. Tsao (LOTS 3084-3086)曹伯中家族藏畫 (編號3084-3086)曹伯中（1917-2004），寧波人，資深保險界從業員，首位獲得英國特許保險學院資深院士銜的中國人。四十年代任職太平保險公司，後遷港，晉升公司經理，先後擔任多家保險公司要職，在業界聲譽俱隆，並屢任公職，如火險公會主席及香港保險學會主席。一九七一年，獲委任為香港出口信用保險局諮詢委員會的技術專家。曹氏熱心僑鄉事務，一九七九年任寧波旅港同鄉會會長，積極辦學。雅好藝術，與藝壇中人如張大千、饒宗頤等往還密切，所藏書畫多為畫家直接寫贈。93.2 x 33.5 cm 36⅝ x 13¼ in.品相: -Generally in quite good condition. Light foxing can be found mainly in the upper right and lower left section of the painting, which could be alleviated by restoration. For detailed condition photos and further inquiries, please contact cptghk@sothebys.com.-品相尚佳。畫心見淡霉點，主要見於右上及左下方，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.