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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mmarco102, post: 10275959, member: 8289&quot;]Once again I am very grateful for your help. Antiquers must be very proud to have your knowledge added to its wealth of information and experience provided and shared. Thanks.</p><p><br /></p><p>‘as a passing thought of Chinese custom, generally I haven’t notice paintings not signed or at the least possibly stamped. Then again I never really stop to notice as well. Is it common practice to always sign ones art, especially one of this level of artistry or are there many in that time slot not signed? The reason behind my question, is might the artist be the brother-in-law gift giver, hence his skill set was understood. Thinking who would gift an imperial officer an unknown piece of work unless it was well established. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie76" alt=":pompous:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>Opinions welcomed </p><p><br /></p><p>asking for a friend…<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie51" alt=":hilarious:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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