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Hello,

I've decided to follow in the footsteps of my Grandfather and studying Chinese fine art. I picked up this Chinese watercolor print at a yardsale. It's in an old frame with the paper on the back ripped and decaying.

Can anyone translate the writing? I'm hoping to find out if it's an original or a knock off.

Thanks for any help you can offer!









Link :Three images of painting on my website

well done, original chinese painting called "myriad pines amid cloud and mist", dated to spring 1980, painted in new york and dedicated to I think a lawyer by a "Yun feng", the same 2 characters on the upper seal, probably not the artist's real name. bottom seal is likely another nickname seal of the artist's, or, less likely, a collector

rat,

Thank you for your reply. I've spent years watching my grandfather collect chinese antiquities. We'll be taking some of his pieces to Sotheby's later this year. I guess I've finally matured enough to enjoy and understand the love he has for antiques.

So this was a commissioned piece of art? That's interesting. I'll be taking it to my grandfathers where he will show me how he restores the frame and re-frames the painting.

Is there any other advice you can give? I don't want an appraisal but I paid $10 for it, do you think it's worth more than that? I intend to simply hand it up and hold onto it as it's my first purchase in the footsteps of my grandfather.

Thanks again for your response!

rat,

Thank you for your reply. I've spent years watching my grandfather collect chinese antiquities. We'll be taking some of his pieces to Sotheby's later this year. I guess I've finally matured enough to enjoy and understand the love he has for antiques.

So this was a commissioned piece of art? That's interesting. I'll be taking it to my grandfathers where he will show me how he restores the frame and re-frames the painting.

Is there any other advice you can give? I don't want an appraisal but I paid $10 for it, do you think it's worth more than that? I intend to simply hand it up and hold onto it as it's my first purchase in the footsteps of my grandfather.

Thanks again for your response!

not commissioned, if it was commissioned the artist wouldn't have put that inscription on it. it's painted as a gift or signifier of the relationship between the artist and the person to whom it's dedicated. no need for an appraisal, the painting is not a touristy rip off or a forgery of someone famous like most of what is for sale in China. on the other hand it's not something that a major auction house would want either. i think you have the right attitude and are off to a good start. enjoy it!

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