Bidspirit auction | Pair, Antique Chinese Paintings ~4.5'

Pair, Antique Chinese Paintings ~4.5' H - Large pair of Antique Chinese framed paintings executing two classic subjects from the highly symbolic ”Four Gentlemen” (Si Junzi): Orchids (representing humility and elegance) and Bamboo (representing integrity and resilience). The pieces are painted in the traditional literati ink-wash style utilizing expressive, fluid brush strokes and programmatic calligraphy accompanied by red artist seals. While originally created as hanging scrolls, these have been mounted flat and housed behind glass in modern, complementary wood frames. The frames show some scratching and scuffs. The paintings are paper with a silk mounting border. The bamboo painting has some markings from before framing (hand written Arabic numbers and two green markings).Measures approx. 55” x 19” Condition: Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging/use. Request Condition Reports via email or telephone in advance of the auction. Any condition report verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The buyer is expected to be the expert. Country of origin, material is not guaranteed. Credit or Debit Card payments by New Buyers of high value items, gold, or silver will not be accepted; instead, form of payment must be cash, cashier's check, money order, or electronic funds transfer. // Registration, bidding, and participation in this auction constitute the bidder?s electronic acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, forming a legally binding contract enforceable under applicable law.