吳湖帆署簽

簽書：
馮超然篆書聯（兩書）

款識：
識宓鑒亦洞，慮澹物自輕。湖帆道契一笑。晉陵馮超然。

鈐印：「毗陵馮超然書畫之章」、「嵩山居士」、「白隺溪人」。

-Signs of slight foxing can be found. 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：馮超然書作已不多見，篆書更如鳳毛麟角，此聯寫贈吳湖帆，二人滬上望衡對宇而居，昕夕縱談畫事，意尤相得。一九三○年馮氏有另對篆書聯贈吳，長跋云：「湖颿道長篆法承家學，近年益見疏宕，一洗時習，所謂絢爛歸於平澹者也。余不能書，惟湖颿好之，屢屬余篆……」，可見對藝友篆書別有鍾愛。