Liang Dingfen1859-1919)Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshuink on paper, pair of hanging scrollssigned, dated 1916, with 3 seals of the artisteach 129.8 x 22.1 cm 51⅛x 8¾in. (2)----------------------------------------------梁鼎芬　行書八言聯水墨紙本　立軸　一九一六年作款識：每對惠連輙有佳語，不如方回故是常奴。霜玉軒宴集，晦公為元度同年詩家送行，同人各有題贈，余既賦短句，又附長聯，幸方家有以教之，世變日甚，藏身何所，更為我一問羅浮。丙辰浴佛日，節庵鼎芬記。 鈐印：「鼎芬印信」、「思接千載」、「梁格莊」。來源：文物商店舊藏，裱背具該店標簽上款：「晦公」即黃節（1873-1935），字晦聞，廣東順德人。科舉落第後，致力以文化救國，與章炳麟、鄧實等在滬成立國學保存會，創辦〈風雨樓叢書〉、〈國粹學報〉等刊物，宣揚保存國粹。一九○八年參與組織南社，以詩文鼓吹革命。鼎革後潛心學術，先後於北京大學、清華大學和北京師範大學等執教。以詩名世，有〈蒹葭樓詩〉存世。他與梁鼎芬同屬粵籍，一九一一年，在廣州抗風軒遺址共結南園詩社，以詩論交，甚為投契，及至日後北上，亦時有往來。各 129.8 x 22.1 cm 51⅛x 8¾in. (2)品相: Generally in fair to good condition. Slight foxing, a light water stain can be found on the upper area of the upper couplet and a tiny spot of insect bites found on the upper area of the lower couplet, consistent with age and can be alleviated by restoration. For detailed condition photos and further inquiries, please contact cptghk@sothebys.com-品相尚佳，有少許霉點，上聯上方見一淡水迹，下聯上方見一小蟲蛀口，乃歲月痕跡，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.