款識：
藏書萬卷可教子，買地十畝皆種松。
心雲陶濬宣。

鈐印：「陶濬宣印」、「陶文沖五十以後書」。

二○○八年七月得於上海

-Paper colour appears yellowish due to age. There is a foldline on the right couplet, and water stains on the left couplet, which could be improved by restoration. Generally in fair 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：陶濬宣，字文沖，號心雲，浙江紹興人。光緒二年（1876）舉人。後應赴廣東廣雅書院、湖北志書局任教。後回鄉，創辦東湖書院。他工書法，上自秦漢，下迄六朝，無所不學，尤精碑體，為時人所重。光緒期間所鑄銀元、角子、銅元上之「光緒通寶」模字，即出自其手筆。