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Title: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: jeffD on September 15, 2012, 10:56:18 AM
Hello,

I had recently come across a Chinese hand scroll that was given to me by my Chinese professor.  I have done some research and I believe it to have come from the National Palace Museum in Twain, China.  The Museum at one point sold them in their gift shop.  It is a remaking of the original scroll that was made during the 13th century for the ming dynasty.    Made by ch'iu ying during the MING dynasty

I have attached several photos of the actual scroll.
http://s1173.photobucket.com/albums/r593/JeffD19/?action=view&current=94b3cb75.jpg

If any one knows more information or the value of this scroll please contact me,
thank you!
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: wendy177 on September 15, 2012, 11:16:09 AM
Really can't tell much from your photos but if the museum sold them in their gift shop it must be a print and not hand done, and if from a gift shop they must have sold several. Can't imagine it holds much value but  lets see what the others think.
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: jeffD on September 15, 2012, 12:11:23 PM
I think they were limited to very few in the museum and only sold for a very short time because they had 5 artists working on the reprint and there are a few listed on ebay now in the 200-300 dollar range and if you were to buy them in the gift shop today, again a different painting it would run you between 300-600 dollars it seems
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: ghopper1924 on September 15, 2012, 12:37:15 PM
It looks as if you already have the value.
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: mart on September 15, 2012, 12:58:15 PM
Can`t see the pic but i would agree with Wendy !! Gift shop items are rarely limited !!
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: bigwull on September 15, 2012, 01:55:49 PM
I think they were limited to very few in the museum and only sold for a very short time because they had 5 artists working on the reprint and there are a few listed on ebay now in the 200-300 dollar range and if you were to buy them in the gift shop today, again a different painting it would run you between 300-600 dollars it seems
I fail to understand your opening post,......you asked for information and value...that you already knew..... ::)
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: mart on September 15, 2012, 02:54:53 PM
Can you give us a link to the ones on ebay ??
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: jeffD on September 15, 2012, 03:57:34 PM
I by no means truly know im just speculating based on what I think and the research ive done im asking for someone who actually KNOWS what there talking about not just a speculator saying oh if there made from a gift shop there's hundreds cause there's not
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: wendy177 on September 15, 2012, 03:59:52 PM
 First of all no one said there were hundreds made  and if the piece is not numbered as to how many were made & sold then you can by no means be sure there were not hundreds made. Ok I am confused  ???  you said in your last post "they had 5 artists working on the reprint" Then you said "if you were to buy them in the gift shop today, again a different painting it would run you between 300-600 dollars it seems"  Is it a reprint or a painting??  Also the photos you supplied are of no help as they are upsidedown and toooooo small to show any detail.  yes mart the link to the ones on ebay would be great to see as I am very confused.
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: jeffD on September 15, 2012, 04:00:13 PM
link to an ebay auction with 3 offers:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-City-of-Cathay-Handscroll-National-Palace-Museum-wBox-/250704220339?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a5f22d0b3
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: jeffD on September 15, 2012, 04:03:04 PM
Ok I am confused  ???  you said in your last post "they had 5 artists working on the reprint" Then you said "if you were to buy them in the gift shop today, again a different painting it would run you between 300-600 dollars it seems"  Is it a reprint or a painting??  yes mart the link to the ones on ebay would be great to see as I am very confused.

Ok to clarify I am looking for someone who deals and knows about these specific hand scrolls.  This scroll is a reprinting of the original work done in the 13th century;  The museum had 5 artist working on the reprint,  There are scrolls similar but not the same on ebay and there are scrolls similar but not the same in the museum gift store, I am inquiring about my specific model the EASTERN GROVE.

IT is a reprint of the original painting.
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: wendy177 on September 15, 2012, 04:31:44 PM
Even though I find you incredibly rude and condescending I will use the good manners I was raised with and give you some advice, Take it or leave it. 1 search and contact a expert in 13th century Chinese hand-scroll this is a very specialized field and will cost you $$$$  2 if you wish not to spend any money to get "someone who actually KNOWS what there talking about not just a speculator" send your photos to Christie's auction house for an auction estimate  I will even be kind enough to give you the link  https://www.christies.com/services/auction-estimates/   
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: bigwull on September 15, 2012, 04:49:35 PM
Even though I find you incredibly rude and condescending I will use the good manners I was raised with and give you some advice, Take it or leave it. 1 search and contact a expert in 13th century Chinese hand-scroll this is a very specialized field and will cost you $$$$  2 if you wish not to spend any money to get "someone who actually KNOWS what there talking about not just a speculator" send your photos to Christie's auction house for an auction estimate  I will even be kind enough to give you the link  https://www.christies.com/services/auction-estimates/   
Wendy...You are my Hero of the week..and I award you 2 boxes of Ripe Mangoes.... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Need Help determining value of 13th century Chinese hand-scroll
Post by: jeffD on September 15, 2012, 06:08:43 PM
Even though I find you incredibly rude and condescending I will use the good manners I was raised with and give you some advice, Take it or leave it. 1 search and contact a expert in 13th century Chinese hand-scroll this is a very specialized field and will cost you $$$$  2 if you wish not to spend any money to get "someone who actually KNOWS what there talking about not just a speculator" send your photos to Christie's auction house for an auction estimate  I will even be kind enough to give you the link  https://www.christies.com/services/auction-estimates/   

Thank you wendy, I apologies i was not trying to come off as being rude I was rather angry about a previous comment not yours and made a fast reply, thank you for your advice you have been very helpful.