Chinese Ancestral Art

Chinese ancestral water color

Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestral Portraits, painted on wood and inlaid with carved soapstone

The male figure, in a deep purple robe with blue/green under garment. A phoenix bird on the centerl of his his chest. He wear a red hat. The female figure, in a red robe trimmed at...

A large 19th century framed Chinese patriarch ancestral painting on fine linen or silk. The

This Cultural token of Chinese Art allows us to peak into the past and appreciate ancient beauty

Ancestor portraits are commemorative paintings commissioned by families; they are a visual representation of family lineage (modernly referred to as a ‘family tree’ in western cultur...

This recessed-leg table from China's Shanxi province dates to the early 19th century and was

doors decorated with hand painted flowers, foliage, and the Chinese word/character for longevity (Shòu).

A magnificent Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) architectural ancestral shrine. 19th century, China

Colorful Chinese Qing dynasty ancestor portrait of a high ranking official or ruler depicted

A grand 19th century Northern Chinese carved and lacquered sign of honor which translates as "High

Colorful pair of Chinese ancestor portraits depicting a patriarch and matriarch of high ranking

Meticulously carved pair of ancestral Chinese figures, a man and a woman, with stamp on bottom.

Believing that the departed continue to hold influence over the lives of the living, many Chinese

Monumental pair of 19th century Chinese ancestral portraits in giltwood frames under plexiglass

Chinese Ancestral Portrait of Enthroned Noblewoman, Gouache on Linen Mounted on Paper, circa 1900

Large mounted and framed Chinese Qing dynasty ancestor portrait. Depicts one patriarch and two

Chinese ancestral painting is finely painted depicting many generations dressed in their

Chinese, means "herb of spiritual potency" and has also been described as "mushroom of immortality

This is a set of early Chinese ancestral portraits, male and female. The medium is guache on paper

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral portrait which has been hand

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare huge Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting

, showcasing the regal attire and grandeur of imperial China. These are statement pieces that measure 63" tall.

Pair of framed Chinese Qing Dynasty ancestral portraits painted on paper and depicting a seated

Pair of antique Chinese ancestral portraits of an elderly man and woman in intricately embroidered

may in fact be more about a desire for the glory days of Chinese imperial rule then a specific family

dynasty points to the central role ancestor worship played in Chinese culture. The painting depicts

Believing that the departed continue to hold influence over the lives of the living, many Chinese

Monumental Chinese late Qing dynasty ancestor scroll portrait painting of a high ranking official

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty hollow body ancestral scholar figure with exceptionally fine details

An antique Chinese Mandarin painting offers watercolor portrait of seated man, framed, c1900

Stunning pair of Chinese Republic period ancestor paintings or portraits. Depicts a Chinese

An interesting smaller piece with clear signs of age. Wood carved and decorating with gilt (and likely lacquer at one time). May have been part of a larger fixture at one time. It ap...

An antique Chinese Qing dynasty period framed ancestral portrait from the early 20th century

Lovely Chinese ancestral portrait painted on silk.

Heavy, ornate and wonderfully carved Taoist temple or ancestral figure. From a large collection

An Incredible and Large Chinese Qing Dynasty (late 19th century) Style Upper Nobility Ancestral

circa 1860-1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait in a lovely museum glass exhibition frame that is extremely

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral Warrior oil on canvas painting

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting

Antique Asian bronze ancestral Totems, believed to be Chinese, circa 19th Century, and mounted on

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits

A framed Chinese ancestral portrait hand painted on silk of a high ranking member of the Imperial

Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting beautifully rendered with background six panel screen

A COLORFUL AND LARGE PAIR OF ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS, DONE IN CHINA IN THE 19THC. ON SILK, MATTED AND

Ancestral Chinese portrait in new custom frame. Four figures are posed in front of a screen that

A pair of early 20th century Chinese ancestral paintings depicting a Mandarin and his wife in

A pair of mid 19th century Chinese ink on paper ancestor portraits depicting a Mandarin gentleman

Turn of the century portrait extremely well rendered in ink and watercolor on scroll paper. Wear consistent with age.

This well framed wit original hangers of Chinese Ancestors is feel done, hand painted high ranking

Very nice pair of framed Oriental ancestral portraits of man and woman, on silk in good condition

This painting on paper is not only striking for sheer size (87' by 46 1/2') but also for its bold colors, 18th century. The official and two Women are all dressed in highly embroide...

A vibrantly colored pair of ancestral portraits on paper in mottled gilt frames. They date from

Very unique striking pair of authentic Chinese husband and wife ancestor portraits. The painting is

This pair of hand painted portraits are on paper, laid on silk. Bright vibrant colors . There has been restoration to paper.

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...

An antique carved box from Chaozhou city, in Guangdong, China. The black and gold colours, as well as the bulbous designs on the front are all distinct characteristics of Chaozhou de...

Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...

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...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period painting from the 19th century of an ancestral group portrait in custom frame. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Chinese history with this Qing D...

A nice pair of Chinese ancestor family group portraits, 19th century, on paper, framed in teak frames under glass. Twelve characters total in period attire with hats and crowns signi...

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...

This listing is for bed frame only. Mattressm bedding and pillows not included and shown only for decorative purposes. A period Italian Empire queen bed beautifully carved with Neoc...

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original circa 1820 Chinese Mother of Pearl inlaid cabinet A very rare and collectable piece, it has two cupbo...

An early 20th century 2-tier carved cabinet from Fujian province, specifically Quanzhou city, China. This is a very unusual cabinet as it is much more decorated than usual. On th...

Original 19th Century Ancestor Painting on canvas. In original condition as pictured. Acquired in northern China outside of Beijing. Each wearing Winter Court Hats. In fair condi...

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...