Framed textile art signed 'M.F. Chong' (not authenticated)

This set consists of two framed rectangular textile artworks, likely batik or print replicas of batik pieces, rendered in a mid-century illustrative figurative style. Both pieces are set in simple narrow dark frames with metallic trim. The left piece depicts several figures interacting with brightly colored orange roosters, utilizing a palette of yellow, brown, orange, and white. The right piece shows two figures carrying woven baskets amidst green foliage against a warm orange and yellow background. Each piece bears a visible signature in the lower corner reading 'M.F. Chong'. The overall physical condition appears fair, though viewed through the glass of the frames, showing typical signs of age such as minor paper or fabric fading and potential dust accumulation behind the glazing. The style is consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century Southeast Asian tourist or decorative art. The identification of the artist rests entirely upon the legible signatures visible at the lower right of each composition, but the attribution is unverified as these could be mass-produced prints, reproductions, or unauthenticated works.

Based on what I can see in the provided images, this set consists of two framed rectangular textile artworks featuring mid-century illustrative figurative styles and bearing signatures reading 'M.F. Chong'. From a photograph, I can observe the overall composition, framing, and visible signatures, but I cannot verify the physical medium, fabric quality, or exact age without a physical inspection. Items of this type, often associated with mid-to-late 20th-century Southeast Asian tourist or decorative art, generally trade in modest decorative markets. The estimated value range of $150 to $300 assumes that the attribution to M.F. Chong is correct and that the works are period-appropriate pieces. However, this valuation is purely hypothetical and conditional. If the physical inspection reveals that these are mass-produced reproductions, modern prints, or decorative copies rather than hand-rendered textile works, the value would decrease significantly, likely dropping to the $40 to $80 range primarily for the frames and general decorative appeal. To better understand the nature of the pieces and to investigate potential authorship, one would need in-person examination by a textile or fine art specialist, detailed analysis of the fabric and pigments, and a search for provenance documentation. Without such measures, attribution remains an unverified working hypothesis.