Japanese antique painting on silk, -Sweeping Lesson, 18th- 19th c. Evaluation is done by Dr. Qing Chang, PhD in Chinese arts: The two Chinese characters above the seal is , and the seal represents the same two characters. This should be the first name or nickname of the artist. Because the artist is a Japanese, I do not know the Japanese pronunciation. The Chinese pronunciation is Qiuqing. In China, this is an old official title. The meaning of the two characters is Autumn Official. Qing also is a respectful way to call a man or a woman, with a meaning similar to sir or lady. Measurements: Size of the frame: 57 in x 28.5 in. = 142 cm x 71 cm; Size of the silk painting: 40 x 15.5 in. = 100 cm x 39 cm;Weight of the painting with frame and glass: 20 lb. = 9 kg. Shipping could be simplified by un-framing the painting and making a scroll again.This would save a lot of money and would be much safer (no glass)
Condition natural aging of silk, refer to insignificant folds and spots on the photos, well preserved under glass.
Low Estimate: 10000;
High Estimate: 30000;
Original: Yes;