Early 20th century, traditional court style painting, silk mounted, bold calligraphy inscription and seal stamp mark in the upper right corner, and larger seal stamp mark at top center, depicts a Chinese emperor seated in a Qing Dynasty style chair, with his empress and two female court attendants. Presented under glass in a painted brown, gold and blue wooden rectilinear frame. DOA 46 x 26.75 in.; painting 43 x 26.75 in.

From the Collection of Joseph Casole Bampton & Isabel Bampton, Proprietors of The Incurable Collector, Richmond, VA

Most likely painted as a scroll.

There is paint and finish loss to the frame and the silk painting has minor foxing.

$200 - 400