Ni Tian1855 - 1919Beautyink and colour on silk, hanging scrollsigned, with 1 seal of the artist105.5 x 24.4 cm 41 1/2  x 9 5/8  in.----------------------------------------------倪田　金谷名姝設色絹本　立軸款識︰金谷名姝。玉色金聲總不如，石家金谷兩名姝。美人要有英雄氣，不寫翾風寫綠珠。翾風年十五，美艷無比，能別金聲，妙觀玉色，又以文辭工麗為稱，而綠珠僅有懊儂一曲，乃知美婦人之傳，究以節烈久也。秋窗寫竟並系一絕於㡧首。墨畊。鈐印︰「倪田」。 來源︰美國私人收藏，詳見編號3060之來源簡介105.5 x 24.4 cm 41½ x 9⅝ in.品相: Generally in good condition. Light foxing. Minor signs of abrasion in the lower section. For detailed condition photos and further inquiries, please contact cptghk@sothebys.com-品相良好。左下方見磨損痕。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.