Hanging scroll
28 December 2025
Description

I do not know who made it, it is in Japanese characters I believe.The condition is fair to good,you be the judge.The material is a woven cloth of some kind.The lady I bought it from said her husband bought it in 1969.

Dimensions

24" x. 42 1/2"

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Yes
Answered within 3 days
By David U.
Dec 31, 13:54 UTC
Fair Market Value
$300 - $700 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is an East Asian hanging scroll painting on woven textile support, depicting a classical landscape scene with mountains, pavilions, trees, and layered mist rendered in mineral based pigments and ink. The composition, brushwork, and use of blue green tones align with Chinese landscape painting traditions inspired by earlier literati models, rather than Japanese ukiyo-e or nihonga formats. The presence of vertical calligraphic inscriptions and red seals further supports a Chinese origin, likely a decorative or studio work produced in the mid 20th century. The mounting, with silk borders and wooden rollers, appears consistent with export or domestic presentation scrolls commonly produced in China during the 1950s to 1970s. The reported acquisition history stating purchase in 1969 aligns well with this dating.

The scroll is in fair to good overall condition, with visible discoloration and age toning to the mounting fabric, minor spotting, and gentle creasing consistent with age and hanging use. The painted image itself appears stable, with no obvious losses or active flaking visible in the photographs. In the current market, mid 20th century Chinese decorative landscape scrolls without a clearly identifiable or listed artist are valued primarily for aesthetic appeal rather than scholarly significance. Comparable examples typically trade between $300 and $700 USD depending on condition, size, and visual quality.

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