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Who are the Chinese Cynical Realism artists?
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The Chinese Cynical Realism artists are a group of contemporary artists who emerged in the 1990s. Through their paintings and other work, they sought to comment on sociopolitical issues, such as Communism, industrialization and modernization. Some of the most well-known Chinese Cynical Realists include Fang Lijun, Liu Wei and Yue Minjun. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Chinese paintings.
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Late 19th-C. Hand Painted Chinese Ancestral Portraits Un Water Gilt Frames - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of late 19th century hand painted ancestral portraits depicting a wealthy couple in fabulous robes. I love the muted tones of the paint. The water gilt frames highlight...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Chinese ornithological painting on rice paper, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese ornithological painting on rice/pith paper. These works were prepared in small volumes featuring a particular activity, or ornithological/botanical subject. Disassembled from its original book form, it has been archival mounted and framed under UV glass...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Portraits
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately pair of Chinese export ancestor portraits depicting a patriarch and matriarch of high ranking official status. Both depicted sitting and wearing decorated robes and hats. Mou...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Pair of Large Chinese 19th Century Ancestor Portraits
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of large antique 19th century ancestor portraits, painted in mineral colors and ink on paper. A noble pair, a wealthy husband and wife, ornately dressed and sitting on carved ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese ancestor portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary.
Antique tempera on paper painting of a Mandarin Dignitary wearing a red court dress and s...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
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Pair of Chinese botanical paintings by Sunqua, c. 1800-50
By Sunqua
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese export botanical painting on pith (rice) paper centering on an elaborately constructed basket arranged with a bouquet of mixed flowers. These customarily were painted in grou...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
