款識：
寄萍老人白石畫。

鈐印：「齊大」。

日本「雪江堂」舊藏
「雪江堂」乃日本政界元老西園寺公一（1906-1993）於一九六三年創
立。他與中國政府及民間淵源深厚，四九年後，一直從事中日友好
工作，是日中友好協會創始人，大力推動兩國非官方的交流活動。
一九五八年起長居北京，直到「文革」亂局，他在周恩來勸告下返回日
本，免受衝擊。一九六五年，「雪江堂」獲中國政府特准購進齊白石作
品百餘件，籌劃在當地巡迴展出，並得郭沫若為展覽題詞。本幅即是
批作品之一。

-Paper turns greyish. Otherwise, generally in 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."

註：白石鮮寫橫幅，且以八蟹入圖，掩映隱現於水草輕盪間，恣放橫
行，鮮活跳脫。若對照編號1411之陳衡恪〈蒲束羣蟹圖〉，或可窺見藝
友間相互切磋影響之痕迹。