款識：
九十七歲白石老人作。

鈐印：「齊白石」、「齊璜之印」。

前捷克斯洛伐克駐華大使館人員約瑟夫．賽伏契克（JozefŠevčík）舊藏

賽氏於北京大學及北京外交學院習漢語，後獲捷克駐華大使館聘任，一九五九至六四年間，負責傳譯及翻譯工作。五載逗留期間，他因好藝術，結識當時北京藝壇名家如齊白石、李可染等，本幅即是時所得。

-minor creases and a light stain at the bottom of the painting can be found, which can be improved by restoration. 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."

捷克私人舊藏近代名家畫（編號1276-1280）

捷克是東歐諸國中最重視中國二十世紀書畫者，其收藏傳統悠久，可早溯至上💫世紀二十年代。一ꦏ九四九年後，因國際政局變幻，同屬社會主義陣營之中捷交流頻繁，來華而傾慕東方文化者，無論外交人員、專家學者以至留學生，多以當代中國畫家作品為蒐集目標，故捷克國立美術館收藏白石畫作逾百幀，而該國民間收藏的數量更可觀。本輯所集即出此淵源，如海兹拉爾、賽伏契克、高德華，皆五十年代在華留學或服務期間所得。