Old Chinese Painting Scroll on Silk, 18th Century or earlier



We are starting to list our large collection of old Chinese and Japanese painting scroll from our large collection. This old Chinese painting scroll is painted on silk and mounted with fine original Chinese brocade scroll border materials. It is painted with a Daoist figure of Zhong Kui who is believed to have the power of fending of evil ghost. The figure's facial expression and his garment are elaborated painted with fine ink and mineral colors. One can not help but noticing the artistically rendered smoke rising from the censer as the figure looking at it with attentive eyes. There is a large seal and four large character inscription at the the top of the painting, which can be translated as "Written by the Imperial Hand of Zhengde Emperor". A long inscription with a large seal is also written on the left side of the painting. Judged from the material used and painting style, some experts thought this painting could have been painted by Ming Imperial hands as the signature indicated. We have not conducted thorough research on it and would like you to study the closeup photos carefully to reach your own conclusion. In all event, this painting is at least 200 hundred years old. The painting is in good condition with some old restoration. The mounting material is in poor shape with some taped area. The scroll end is missing. It will require professional re-mounting before this painting can be displayed for a long time. Due to condition of this painting and the inherent controversy of any old Chinese painting, we can not take return once the transaction is completed. The sales is final. Please do not buy it for the purpose of studying it to see if it is something you assumed it is. The painting was purchased from a Japanese family in early 1960's.
Size; Painting: 38cm x 66.5cm; Scroll size: 54cm x 189cm

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