Japanese script art
31 May 2025
Description

Hi, I inherited this from my deceased grandparents. I know nothing about it but I understand it's quite old. They collected higher end art and antiques so I'm wondering whether it's valuable.

Dimensions

32x17

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 21 hours
By David U.
Jun 01, 18:31 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a Japanese calligraphy artwork (書道, shodō), measuring approximately 32 x 17 inches, featuring two large kanji characters boldly brushed in black ink on white paper, framed with a decorative patterned silk border and a red seal mark (hanko) at the lower left. The characters likely represent auspicious wishes or virtues such as 福 (fuku, good fortune) and 寿 (kotobuki, longevity), both commonly used in decorative calligraphy, especially for ceremonial or seasonal display. The work carries visual balance and energy characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century Japanese decorative calligraphy, though formal artist attribution would require translating the seal.

In terms of market value, unsigned or seal-mark-only Japanese calligraphy artworks—especially decorative pieces rather than works by named masters—typically trade in the $150–400 USD range, depending on age, condition, and visual appeal.

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