Traditional Chinese ink painting depicting a pair of pandas, executed in brush and ink with light color accents on some tile. The composition shows two pandas seated closely together with bamboo, rendered in a soft, expressive style typical of mid-20th-century Chinese animal painting. The work bears a vertical artist inscription and a red seal stamp at lower left. Additional gold calligraphy appears on the inner folio/title panel. The painting is mounted in a traditional fabric-bound folio-style mount with patterned textile borders and red ties, consistent with presentation-quality scholar works rather than tourist souvenirs. Provenance: Gifted to me approximately 25 years ago by a Chinese university student while at a U.S. university. At the time it was received, the piece already appeared aged. It has been carefully stored since and remains in very good condition. I am seeking identification assistance regarding the artist inscription and seal, estimated period of creation, and an opinion on fair market value and replacement value. High-resolution macro photographs of the calligraphy, seal, paper texture, brushwork, and mounting details are provided. “The piece has never been cleaned or altered; age-related characteristics are original and intact.”

Approx 8"x10" (from memory)