羅叔重題詩堂

詩堂：
澹蕩風神祍半窺，如從天上看蛾眉；
語君前路須珍重，楓葉蕭蕭悄入詩。
誦先先生既為郁茲文五兄寫〈楓案欹琴圖〉，賴震東以詩補之。叔重為署於耑。

款識：
己丑六月，藕絲孔居燈下為樂之文五兄屬正之。曇殊芬。

鈐印：
〈鄧〉 「曇殊居士」。
〈羅〉 「瑛」、「叔重」。

〈曇殊居士書畫集〉，陳友篪編（Kwan Wo Co. Limited，澳洲，一九七六年一月）

-Light foxing can be found mainly in the upper section of the painting, which can be improved by restoration. 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：「樂之」即文榮林（1900-1974），號郁茲，湖南攸州人。山西大學畢業，入湖南講武學堂，曾留學日本，攻讀經濟，返國後一度從戎，後改經營港滬船務。一九三八年與歌壇名伶徐柳仙結縭，抗戰勝利後來港。

註：一九四七年，文氏夫婦定居香江，期間往來港澳。本幅題曰「藕絲孔居燈下」，即鄧芬寄寓濠江之所，蓋畫家精詞曲，與廣東歌壇伶界淵源深矣，文氏夫婦亦為舊交，鏡海相晤，遂繪此以贈。