Li Keran1907 - 1989Lotus Pond in Summerink on paper, framedsigned, dated 1985, with 3 seals of the artist67.6 x 45 cm 26⅝ x 17¾ in.--------------------------------------------李可染　荷塘消夏圖水墨紙本　鏡框　一九八五年作款識：碧樹沉沉覆草堂，湘簾齊揭藕風涼。人間無地避炎暑，何得移家住上方。一九八五年歲次乙丑夏，可染憶舊稿作。鈐印：「李」、「可染」、「陳言務去」。 展覽：〈北京榮寶齋精選中國近現代名家書畫展〉，一九九〇年五月，巡展於日本大阪、名古屋著錄：〈北京榮寶齋精選—中國近現代名家書畫集〉怡文閣編集，（日本株式會社河合發行，北京榮寶齋協力，一九九〇年五月），頁4〈新加坡秋齋藏畫〉卷二（新加坡，新華美術中心，二〇一〇年四月），頁138、139來源：北京榮寶齋舊藏註：炎暑中作圖消夏，歷來為文人畫家遣興樂事。四十年代，李可染即嘗寫逭暑圖，之後時有所出。本幅作於一九八五年，公開資料顯示，是年夏日，他寫「荷塘消夏圖」數幅，可見對此創意極自得。畫家稱乃「憶舊稿作」，據題識語氣，本幅或屬其中時間最早者。檢視其早先作品，見一九六二年〈荷塘消夏圖〉，構圖、題材與前者皆具一致性，應即衍生本幅之「舊稿」。而一九五四年寫生〈諧趣園知春亭〉，及其後的〈諧趣園〉、〈清涼世界〉等作品，亦顯示關聯性。但如同畫家在六二年本題曰「吾以意爲之，人間未必真有此景也。」本幅所作，實無拘一稿一景，純粹出於晚歲精煉之筆，於有意無意間，腕底經營胸中丘壑。本幅取近景，將焦點集於一閣一水。清風乍起，水面頓生波瀾，小荷尖尖凌波蕩漾，全畫又純用墨筆，飽含水氣，觀之只覺涼意襲來。亭中三兩遊人，正憑欄小憩，呼應消夏主旨。背景積墨為嶂，亭榭、水波折射的光亮以留白出之，二者形成强烈的虛實、陰陽對比，與勾勒亭榭、樹木、遊人、荷苞輪廓的綫條，塑造水波的粗點配搭，點綫面與黑白灰，如韻律般自在流動，配以柯九思〈題郭忠恕夏山僊館〉詩，意境渾然天成，洵屬畫家遣暑自娛之妙筆。本幅後入藏北京榮寶齋。一九八六年日本前首相中曾根康弘訪華，參觀榮寶齋，館方精選所藏名家畫作，陳列於展廳，以饗貴賓。在當年榮寶齋副總經理米景揚先生為中曾根一行介紹展品的留影中，可見徐悲鴻、吳湖帆等近現代大家精品，本幅亦赫然其列。67.6 x 45 cm 26⅝ x 17¾ in.品相: -Generally in good condition, with light foxing, which can be alleviated by restoration. For detailed condition photos and further inquiries, please contact cptghk@sothebys.com-品相良好，惟略具霉點，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.