Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983)1899 - 1983Calligraphy Couplet in Lishuink on paper, pair of hanging scrollssigned, dated 1933, with 2 seals of the artisteach 143.4 x 32.8 cm 56 ½   x 12 7/8 in. (2)----------------------------------------------張大千　隸書八言聯水墨紙本　立軸　一九三三年作款識︰相喻無言，流水今日；不期而至，春風故人。癸酉中秋二日為寒楓老兄方家正之。蜀南張爰。鈐印︰「內江張爰」、「大千毫髮」。 來源︰美國私人收藏，詳見編號3060之來源簡介上款︰「寒楓」即劉寒楓，民國滬上金融界聞人，曾任上海聚興誠銀行襄理、新大銀行董事、中國惠民商業儲蓄銀行總經理等，亦涉房地產業。劉氏酷書畫，其付筆潤豐厚，上世紀二十至四十年代得名家寫贈精品頗豐，以張大千昆仲、吳湖帆、馮超然、齊白石為最。他與張大千交誼始於二十年代，一九二六年獲寫贈四尺整紙仿古山水，上款即曰「老兄」。本聯乃一九三三年書贈劉氏，時畫家借居蘇州網師園，同期亦有大千為劉氏藏舊作添筆之舉，仲兄善子同年所寫策馬圖，亦歸劉氏收藏，足証二人過從頻仍。註︰本聯署「蜀南張爰」，非畫家常見署款，「蜀南」者，或謂內江處蜀地之南也。上鈐「內江張爰」、「大千毫髮」印，均出自浙江朱其石之手，原為一對，約一九三二年所治。參考資料︰「內江張爰」及「大千毫髮」印可參見〈張大千印說〉，楊詩雲著（香港，翰墨軒，二○○四年八月），頁31及74劉氏藏張善子〈春城策騎〉可參見香港蘇富比，中國書畫拍賣，二○○四年四月，編號553each 143.4 x 32.8 cm 56 ½ x 12⅞in. (2)品相: -Generally in good condition, with two spot stains on the first scroll, a paper crease on the second scroll. For detailed condition photos and further inquiries, please contact cptghk@sothebys.com-整體品相良好，惟上聯見兩枚污點，下聯具一紙摺。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.