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.
32x17
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.