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Original vintage Chinese ink and wash painting depicting an elderly man crouched in contemplation while smoking a long pipe, a …
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Original vintage Chinese ink and wash painting depicting an elderly man crouched in contemplation while smoking a long pipe, a traditional motif symbolizing humility, endurance, and rural life. Executed with expressive brushwork and subtle ink washes, the composition captures movement and character with remarkable economy of line.
The artwork is hand-painted on paper and features a vertical calligraphic signature along with a red artist seal, consistent with traditional Chinese painting practices. Presented in a wide gray mat and metallic frame that complements the monochromatic palette.
Artist is unidentified; the work is signed in Chinese characters. This piece would make a striking addition to an Asian-inspired interior, wabi-sabi space, or eclectic art collection.
Details
• Origin: China
• Period: Mid to late 20th century
• Medium: Ink and light color on paper
• Framing: Framed under glass
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; minor age-appropriate wear to mat/frame
This is an original hand-painted work, not a reproduction. Signed in Chinese characters with artist seal. Artist unidentified.
MEASUREMENTS:
FRAME 14” x 12” x 1”
ART. 8.5” x 6.5”
Framed is a brushed silver with medium to dark gray matting. Image is white, black, various shades of gray with red stamp.
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 2ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Traditional
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Art Glass
- Metal
- Paper
- Pen and Ink
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition; minor age-appropriate wear to mat/frame Very good vintage condition; minor age-appropriate wear to mat/frame less
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