Antique Hand-Painted Chinese Scroll Painting with Certificate – Long Axis of Landscape Pine Tree in Blue, Pink, Yellow (#13)

There are landscapes that feel observed from a distance, and then there are landscapes that feel lived in. This antique hand‑painted Chinese scroll belongs to the second kind.

Unrolled, it stretches nearly 1.8 meters — a tall axis of sky, mountain, and pine. The scene unfolds in washes of blue, soft pink, and muted yellow, colors that give the painting an almost dawn‑like atmosphere. Pines cling to the slopes, their branches reaching outward with the quiet resilience that has made them a timeless symbol of longevity and steadfastness in Chinese art.

The brushwork carries the ease of a practiced hand: mountains built from layered ink and color, the pines defined by confident strokes, empty spaces left intentionally open so the eye has room to breathe. From a distance, the scroll reads as a single vertical movement of landscape; up close, small shifts in tone and line reveal themselves, inviting you to linger.

Mounted as a long hanging scroll, it becomes a commanding presence on the wall — ideal for a stairwell, a tall niche, or the space above a low console. The palette of blues, pinks, and yellows adds a gentle lift without shouting, making it a natural fit for Japandi, wabi‑sabi, and calm modern interiors.

Accompanied by its certificate, this piece sits comfortably between art object and collectible. It’s not just decoration; it’s a fragment of painted history that brings with it the traditional wishes attached to pines in Chinese culture: long life, quiet strength, and enduring good fortune.

At Far East Finds, we’re drawn to works that feel like companions rather than just images. This antique scroll is one of those — a tall, tranquil presence that can watch over a room for many years to come.

Details

• Title: Antique Hand-Painted Chinese Scroll Painting with Certificate – Long Axis of Landscape Pine Tree in Blue, Pink, Yellow (#13)
• Type: Vertical hanging scroll (long axis landscape)
• Subject: Landscape with pine tree(s) in a blue, pink, and yellow palette
• Origin: China
• Includes: Certificate (as noted in original listing)

Dimensions

• Length: 178 cm (70.1 in)
• Width: 75 cm (29.5 in)

Medium & materials

• Hand-painted Chinese ink and color on paper
• Mounted as a traditional hanging scroll

Symbolism

• Pine tree: longevity, steadfastness, resilience, and good fortune in Chinese culture

Condition

Antique piece with signs of age consistent with its history. Expect light creasing, minor discoloration, and small imperfections in the paper or mounting; these are normal for older scrolls and contribute to its character. Please refer to the photos for the most accurate sense of color, brushwork, and condition.