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“Mounting Calligraphy: When and How to Frame Artwork”
Mounting Calligraphy: When and How to Frame Artwork Mounting — the traditional Chinese craft of backing and framing calligraphy and ink painting — affects how a work survives, displays, and sells. This guide from Badou Art’s specialists covers three scenarios: selling, personal display, and investment. Scenario One: Selling — Keep the Original State Professional buyers
8 Tips to Preserve Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings
8 Tips to Preserve Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings Many collectors love their scrolls and paintings — yet damage them slowly without knowing it: moth holes, mildew from dampness, brittle paper from years of hanging. With a little care, fine works can live for generations. These eight practical habits cover mounting, storage, hanging, and repair. 1.
Calligraphy & Painting Sizes: Calculating Square Chi
Calligraphy & Painting Sizes: Calculating Square Chi Chinese painting and calligraphy are priced and described by “square chi” (*ping chi*), a unit that confuses many newcomers. Dealers speak of “small pieces,” “half sheets,” and “three-open” — but what do these mean in centimeters? This guide explains the standard rice paper sizes, the conversion formulas, and
Hand vs Machine Mounting: How to Tell Chinese Artwork Apart
Hand vs Machine Mounting: How to Tell Chinese Artwork Apart Chinese paintings and calligraphy are normally mounted (*zhuangbiao*) before display — backed with paper and silk, then hung as scrolls or framed. There are two ways to do it: by hand, layer upon layer, or by machine. Xu Enpei (徐恩培), a mounter with nearly 20
Chinese Scroll Mounting Sizes: Complete Size Chart & Guide
Chinese Scroll Mounting Sizes: Complete Size Chart & Guide Choosing a Chinese painting or calligraphy work for a room means choosing the right size — measured in *chi* (a Chinese foot, roughly 33 cm). Because works are normally mounted before hanging, the mounted size, not just the paper size, decides whether a piece fits your
