Posted 10 years ago
mikelv85
(1232 items)
Another painting for my Asian art collection. Found this wonderful Chinese gauche at Volunteers of America. Beautifully framed and matted and half price to boot. The frame had a few chips in the elaborate gilt gesso which I touched up. The glass was really dirty, but the back paper was still sealed and intact. I love the intricate layered fretwork matte. This looks like the real deal not a print. It's not antique. I'd say vintage 50's 60's. I'm not sure exactly what it's painted on but it looks like a type of paper to me rather than silk. There are the usual Chinese characters and a red chop mark along the side. Probably the title and the artist's signature. -Mike-
