款識：
永吉先生雅正。
癸亥七月。吳興金城。

鈐印：「金城私印」、「北樓所作」。

-Light foxy and stains could be found on the painting, especially near the upper right section near the branch. Paper colour appears to be slightly greyish due to age. Otherwise, generally in fair to good condition.
"In 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

上款：「永吉」即白永吉，乃故都和平門外五道廟路東著名酒樓「春華
樓」掌櫃，有「北平第一名廚」之美譽。他擅廚藝，亦嗜書畫，好與藝
術人士交往，「春華樓」頭應是文藝界經常宴會之所。他與張大千、于
非闇等交情尤深，屢獲寫贈作品，以三十年代為多。