Ting Shao Kuang Appraisal

Ting Shao Kuang (attributed) - Contemporary Figurative Print

This item is a framed contemporary art print, stylistically consistent with the Yunnan School of painting, specifically exhibiting characteristics often found in the works of Ting Shao Kuang. The central subject is a reclining or hunched female figure, rendered with elongated limbs and an elegant, stylized profile. The color palette is dominated by soft, muted tones of beige and ochre for the flesh, contrasted against a multi-tonal blue background. The figure features delicate facial features with dark, flowing hair. A notable element of the composition is the presence of faint, decorative floral or star-like motifs layered within the skin tones, a hallmark of this artistic style. The piece appears to be a serigraph or high-quality lithograph printed on paper. Regarding condition, there are visible signs of foxing—small, brownish age spots—especially prominent across the lighter-colored areas of the figure and in the upper right background. These spots indicate exposure to humidity or moisture over time. The item is displayed behind glass in a simple, metallic-toned frame. The lack of a visible signature in this cropped view necessitates further inspection of the full margins to confirm specific edition numbers or authenticating marks. Given the aesthetic, it likely dates from the late 1980s to the 1990s.