Chinese Monkey
Small Wall Scroll

Monkeys

Close up view of the artwork mounted to this silk brocade wall scroll

This scroll did not pass my inspection. It has a minor watermark in the paper of the painting.

Many people (including the artists) believe that such watermarks are a natural and necessary part of this kind of watercolor paintings. Others even feel that is it proof of the handmade nature of the artwork. I still have to discount it to avoid any misunderstandings.