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Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper
Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper

Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Ancestral Portrait of a man and woman. Portrait shows a man and a woman, each in patterned and richly colored robes.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper
Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper

Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper. Portrait shows four family members, each in patterned and richly colored robes.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

LARGE 138X114CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
LARGE 138X114CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe

LARGE 138X114CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait on the original paper with a lovely glazed frame I have a sm...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

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Plywood

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.

$1,000

H 60 in W 34 in D 0.1 in

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

male portrait; painting on rice paper; painting can be rolled up

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.

$1,000

H 59 in W 41 in D 0.1 in

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

group portrait; painting is on rice paper; 41in(W) x 59in(H) are the overall measurements of the painting including its borders; painting can be rolled up

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

LARGE PAIR OF 133X78CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS WITH GOLD BORDERs
LARGE PAIR OF 133X78CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS WITH GOLD BORDERs

LARGE PAIR OF 133X78CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS WITH GOLD BORDERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits on the original paper with lovely glazed frames I have a small selection of these listed u...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

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Plywood

EXTRA LARGE 162X113CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
EXTRA LARGE 162X113CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe

EXTRA LARGE 162X113CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait on the original paper with a lovely glazed frame Please note...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

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Plywood

Lovely Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings
Lovely Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings

Lovely Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits which have been hand reverse painted on to the back ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Glass

Sublime Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings
Sublime Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings

Sublime Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Sublime pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits which have been hand reverse painted on to the back...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Glass

FiNE & COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE CIR 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT IN MUSEUM FRAME
FiNE & COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE CIR 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT IN MUSEUM FRAME

FiNE & COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE CIR 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT IN MUSEUM FRAME

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1860-1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait in a lovely museum glass exhibition fra...

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Antique 1860s Chinese High Victorian Paintings and Screens

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Paper

RARE & COLLECTABLE 2.4 METER HIGH ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT
RARE & COLLECTABLE 2.4 METER HIGH ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT

RARE & COLLECTABLE 2.4 METER HIGH ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, extra large, circa 1860-1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Please note the delivery...

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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Prints

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Paper

FINE & COLLECTABLE 2.4 METER HIGH ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAiT
FINE & COLLECTABLE 2.4 METER HIGH ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAiT

FINE & COLLECTABLE 2.4 METER HIGH ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAiT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, extra large, circa 1860-1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Please note the delivery...

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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Prints

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Paper

Paintings of Chinese Ancestral Portraits Reverse Glass, 1940s, Pair
Paintings of Chinese Ancestral Portraits Reverse Glass, 1940s, Pair

Paintings of Chinese Ancestral Portraits Reverse Glass, 1940s, Pair

By Maitland Smith, Kutani Studio, Gumps, James Mont, Marshall Fields

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of reverse hand painted on glass of Chinese Emperor and Empress portrait paintings, circa 1940s. These detailed and well executed paintings still retain their crisp vibrant colo...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paint, Glass

Magnificent 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait of the Qing Court
Magnificent 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait of the Qing Court

Magnificent 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait of the Qing Court

Located in TORQUAY, AU

A captivating glimpse into China's last imperial era. This exceptional 19th-century Chinese ancestral watercolour portrait captures three generations or couples of a noble family fr...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Linen, Silk, Acrylic, Plexiglass, Paper

Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting
Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting

Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting

$2,000Sale Price|28% Off

H 72 in W 30.5 in D 1.5 in

Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting

Located in Greenwich, CT

Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Portrait, 19th Century, Ancestor officer commemorate portrait and descriptions of characters signed on top right corners, ink and color on paper Overal...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Large Custom Framed Hand Painted Chinese Multi-figural Ancestral Portrait
Large Custom Framed Hand Painted Chinese Multi-figural Ancestral Portrait

Large Custom Framed Hand Painted Chinese Multi-figural Ancestral Portrait

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large custom framed hand painted Chinese ancestral portrait with one female and 3 male figures attired in traditional dress.

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Paintings and Screens

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Acrylic, Paper

Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Portraits
Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Portraits

Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Portraits

$2,500 / set

H 49.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.75 in

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...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Monumental Chinese Ancestral Matriarch Scroll Portrait Painting
Monumental Chinese Ancestral Matriarch Scroll Portrait Painting

Monumental Chinese Ancestral Matriarch Scroll Portrait Painting

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental Chinese Qing ancestor scroll portrait painting of a high ranking official or Imperial court matriarch. Features a intricately decorated Ming style red robed matriarch depi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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Linen, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Pair Vintage Chinese Ancestral Painted on Silk Framed Portraits
Pair Vintage Chinese Ancestral Painted on Silk Framed Portraits

Pair Vintage Chinese Ancestral Painted on Silk Framed Portraits

Located in Elkton, MD

Silk, in modern frames, panels approx. 34 x 18.5 in., frames 40x 22. Provenance: From the Estate of William Tinkler, Jr., a distinguished trial lawyer. Dimensions 22ʺW × 1ʺD × 40ʺH

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Silk, Wood

Large Qing-Dynasty Double Ancestral Portrait China, late 19th C. Guangxu Period
Large Qing-Dynasty Double Ancestral Portrait China, late 19th C. Guangxu Period

Large Qing-Dynasty Double Ancestral Portrait China, late 19th C. Guangxu Period

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Qing-Dynasty Double Ancestral Portrait China, late 19th century (Guangxu period, c. 1880–1900) Ink and mineral pigments on paper, mounted and framed under glass Sight: 57 in H ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Plexiglass, Lacquer, Paper

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Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Chinese Ancestral Portraits

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H 48 in W 30 in

Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestral Portraits, painted on wood and inlaid with carved soapstone simulating precious materials (ivory, jade, rose quartz, etc.)

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paint

Eight Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits, circa 1900
Eight Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits, circa 1900

Eight Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Set of antique Chinese ancestral portraits, 19th-20th century, pigment on silk, with inscriptions and red seal mark, upper right, matted and framed under glass.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

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Silk

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits

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H 49.5 in W 24.25 in D 1.25 in

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Located in Woodbury, CT

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...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paint

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressively sized 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty ancestral portrait painting of a senior official of the first rank in bamboo frame with silk mat.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Impressive Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Impressive Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Impressive Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique Chinese ancestral portrait of a gentleman wearing a phoenix and dragon decorated robe, seated in a chair lined with a tiger pelt.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait Paintings
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait Paintings

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait Paintings

Located in Water Mill, NY

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits Gouache on Paper
Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits Gouache on Paper

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits Gouache on Paper

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Chinese ancestral portraits gouache on paper under glass depicting a lady and gentleman in formal attire in an ebonized frame with brass hardware.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

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Gouache

Vintage Chinese Ancestral Portraits on Paper - Set of 2
Vintage Chinese Ancestral Portraits on Paper - Set of 2

Vintage Chinese Ancestral Portraits on Paper - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of cultural richness to your décor with this set of 2 Vintage Chinese Ancestral Portraits on Paper. These captivating artworks exude timeless elegance and offer a glimpse...

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Mid-20th Century North American Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Impressive Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Impressive Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Impressive Chinese Ancestral Portrait

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H 82.25 in W 44.13 in D 2 in

Impressive Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Paper, Wood

Early Monumental Framed Chinese Ancestral Portraits -Guache on Paper , 76”h - S/
Early Monumental Framed Chinese Ancestral Portraits -Guache on Paper , 76”h - S/

Early Monumental Framed Chinese Ancestral Portraits -Guache on Paper , 76”h - S/

Located in Kennesaw, GA

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Monumental Chinese Ancestral Portrait, c. 1900
Monumental Chinese Ancestral Portrait, c. 1900

Monumental Chinese Ancestral Portrait, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Reflecting the role that ancestor worship played in Chinese culture, this Qing-dynasty painting depicts several generations of family, dressed in intricately-detailed and brilliantly...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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Linen

Vintage Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass a Window to Another Time
Vintage Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass a Window to Another Time

Vintage Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass a Window to Another Time

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral portrait which has been hand painted on glass I have no idea exactly how this was made but it looks complicate...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Glass

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Located in Chicago, IL

Believing that the departed continue to hold influence over the lives of the living, many Chinese households honour their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking their spirits ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting
19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting

19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting

Located in New Windsor, NY

Wonderful rendering of an elderly Chinese gentleman. Full frontal portrait, probably dating circa 1850-1870. The portrait could very well have been executed in China and transported ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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Canvas

A Chinese Ancestral Portrait in Antique Mirror Frame
A Chinese Ancestral Portrait in Antique Mirror Frame

A Chinese Ancestral Portrait in Antique Mirror Frame

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This beautiful hand painted Ancestral Portrait has been given a unique and special frame treatment with "sick" antique mirror. The portrait is expertly executed and has beautiful de...

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20th Century Paintings

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Mirror

Huge 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil Scroll Canvas Part of Suite
Huge 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil Scroll Canvas Part of Suite

Huge 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil Scroll Canvas Part of Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare huge Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting which is part of a suite I have four of these in total, one extra large, one...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Rare circa 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas Part of Suite
Rare circa 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas Part of Suite

Rare circa 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas Part of Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting which is part of a suite The is the large one, it depicts four very important loo...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait
19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait

19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait

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H 60 in W 36.5 in D 2 in

19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait

Located in Richmond, VA

19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Large 18th Century Chinese Ancestral Painting on Silk
Large 18th Century Chinese Ancestral Painting on Silk

Large 18th Century Chinese Ancestral Painting on Silk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Chinese ancestral portrait painted on silk having beautiful details and soft colors dating to the mid-18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Silk

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Portrait
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Portrait

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Portrait

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H 38.5 in W 23 in D 1 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Portrait

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Colorful Chinese Qing dynasty ancestor portrait of a high ranking official or ruler depicted sitting with a beautifully embroidered robe decorated with rank badges. Bright colors are...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Chinese Four Figures Ancestral Portrait Painting
Chinese Four Figures Ancestral Portrait Painting

Chinese Four Figures Ancestral Portrait Painting

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese School, Four Figures Ancestral Portrait Painting, Ink on Paper, depicting four seated women, all wearing robes and three hats with one donning a diadem crown, objects includi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Portraits
Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Portraits

Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Portraits

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Colorful pair of Chinese ancestor portraits depicting a patriarch and matriarch of high ranking official status. Both seated wearing beautifully decorated robes and hats. Mounted in ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Linen, Paper, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Portrait Mounted and Framed
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Portrait Mounted and Framed

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Portrait Mounted and Framed

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large mounted and framed Chinese Qing dynasty ancestor portrait. Depicts one patriarch and two matriarch figures seated in their robes. Vibrant ink and color pigments with Chinese sc...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Plexiglass, Giltwood, Paper

Superb Very Large Finely Rendered Chinese Antique Ancestral Portrait
Superb Very Large Finely Rendered Chinese Antique Ancestral Portrait

Superb Very Large Finely Rendered Chinese Antique Ancestral Portrait

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Gorgeous and impressive in scale and age, this is an 18th century original watercolor on parchment of three Chinese royalty rendered with meticulous detail and color palette.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Chinese Carved Emperor and Empress Artwork Panels Made of Rosewood and Resin
Chinese Carved Emperor and Empress Artwork Panels Made of Rosewood and Resin

Chinese Carved Emperor and Empress Artwork Panels Made of Rosewood and Resin

Located in West Hartford, CT

Set of two Chinese carved ancestral portraits on wood panels depicting an emperor and empress.

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Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits

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H 25.25 in W 21 in D 0.5 in

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Chinese ancestral portraits of an elderly man and woman in intricately embroidered ceremonial silk robes.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Silk, Wood

Chinese Ancestral Portrait, 19th Century, China
Chinese Ancestral Portrait, 19th Century, China

Chinese Ancestral Portrait, 19th Century, China

Located in Girona, Spain

Chinese ancestral portrait. Gouache on paper. Gilded wooden frame with elaborate, decorative hooks.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Wood, Paper

Impressive 18th Century Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Impressive 18th Century Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Impressive 18th Century Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very large and meticulously detailed Chinese ancestral portrait of a royal man and woman in red and navy blue robes against a neutral off white background.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Large & Finely Painted in Ink & Color
Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Large & Finely Painted in Ink & Color

Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Large & Finely Painted in Ink & Color

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique large and finely painted Chinese ancestral portrait in color, gilt and ink presented in giltwood, circa 1890 Measures: 38.25" H x 24.75" W x .75" D framed; 35.25" H x 21....

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Pair Of Chinese Ancestral Portraits In Faux Bamboo Frames
Pair Of Chinese Ancestral Portraits In Faux Bamboo Frames

Pair Of Chinese Ancestral Portraits In Faux Bamboo Frames

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair Of Chinese Ancestral Portraits In Faux Bamboo Frames.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Faux Bamboo, Paper

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portraits, Qing Dynasty Era
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portraits, Qing Dynasty Era

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portraits, Qing Dynasty Era

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Chinese ancestral portraits, painted in the 19th century during the Qing Dynasty era.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Early 20th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Early 20th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Early 20th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Located in Chicago, IL

Believing that the departed continue to hold influence over the lives of the living, many Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking their spirits f...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

HIGHLY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 CHiNESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT IN MUSEUM FRAME
HIGHLY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 CHiNESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT IN MUSEUM FRAME

HIGHLY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 CHiNESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT IN MUSEUM FRAME

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1860-1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait in a lovely museum glass exhibition fra...

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Antique 1860s Chinese High Victorian Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Large Painted Chinese Ancestral Portraits Grasscloth & Faux Bamboo Frames - S/2
Large Painted Chinese Ancestral Portraits Grasscloth & Faux Bamboo Frames - S/2

Large Painted Chinese Ancestral Portraits Grasscloth & Faux Bamboo Frames - S/2

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These hand painted Chinese hand painted ancestral portrait are antique scrolls in mid-century silver gilt faux bamboo frames with grasscloth matting.

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Early 20th Century Asian Qing Paintings

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Grasscloth, Wood, Paint, Paper

Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil Scroll Canvas Part of Suite, circa 1880
Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil Scroll Canvas Part of Suite, circa 1880

Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil Scroll Canvas Part of Suite, circa 1880

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting which is part of a suite I have four of these in total, one extra large, one larg...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait of a Seated Woman
Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait of a Seated Woman

Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait of a Seated Woman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully painted Ancestral Painting from the Qing Dynasty period, late 19th Century. The genre of ancestor paintings, first seen in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), embodies the C...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Antique Ancestral Female Portrait
Antique Ancestral Female Portrait

Antique Ancestral Female Portrait

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H 62 in W 36 in D 1 in

Antique Ancestral Female Portrait

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely Chinese ancestral portrait painted on silk.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting
Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting

Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting

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H 74 in W 33 in D 0.1 in

Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting

Located in Sheffield, MA

Chinese ancestral portrait, the individual is the matriarch of a high ranking official as identified by the rank badge on the chest.      

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Fabric

Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting, Large & Finely Painted in Color, circa 1890
Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting, Large & Finely Painted in Color, circa 1890

Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting, Large & Finely Painted in Color, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique large and finely painted Chinese ancestral portrait in color, gilt and ink presented in giltwood, signed/stamped mid-lower right, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Patriarch Portrait, circa 1900
Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Patriarch Portrait, circa 1900

Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Patriarch Portrait, circa 1900

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing dynasty period framed ancestral portrait from the early 20th century depicting a patriarch.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Glass, Paper

Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting, Large and Finely Painted in Color
Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting, Large and Finely Painted in Color

Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting, Large and Finely Painted in Color

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of antique large and finely painted Chinese ancestral portraits in vibrant color and gilt on silk and presented in giltwood, of male chop mark signed/stamped lower right, circa ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Giltwood, Silk

Chinese Qing Ancestral Portraits
Chinese Qing Ancestral Portraits

Chinese Qing Ancestral Portraits

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H 43.5 in W 26.5 in D 1 in

Chinese Qing Ancestral Portraits

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of framed Chinese Qing Dynasty ancestral portraits painted on paper and depicting a seated couple, possibly court officials, dressed in elaborately patterned formal robes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Chinese Republic Period Ancestral Portrait
Chinese Republic Period Ancestral Portrait

Chinese Republic Period Ancestral Portrait

Located in Hudson, NY

This work unusual for being done in oil on canvas is from the late period of the Manchu Rule and may in fact be more about a desire for the glory days of Chinese imperial rule then a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Antique Chinese Ancestral Mandarin Portrait, Watercolor circa 1900
Antique Chinese Ancestral Mandarin Portrait, Watercolor circa 1900

Antique Chinese Ancestral Mandarin Portrait, Watercolor circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Chinese Mandarin painting offers watercolor portrait of seated man, framed, c1900 Measures - 37.5'' H x 24.25'' W x 1.5'' D; sight: 31'' x 27.25''.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Silk Ancestral Portraits
Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Silk Ancestral Portraits

Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Silk Ancestral Portraits

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning pair of Chinese Republic period ancestor paintings or portraits. Depicts a Chinese patriarch and matriarch of high rank status seated in colorful robes. Beautifully painted ...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Metal

A Large Early Chinese Upper Nobility Ancestral Portrait Painting on Paper
A Large Early Chinese Upper Nobility Ancestral Portrait Painting on Paper

A Large Early Chinese Upper Nobility Ancestral Portrait Painting on Paper

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible and Large Chinese Qing Dynasty (late 19th century) Style Upper Nobility Ancestral Portrait Painting on Paper with a Beautiful 24K giltwood frame.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Giltwood

Chinese Ancestral Warrior Portrait Painting Oil Canvas Part of Suite, circa 1880
Chinese Ancestral Warrior Portrait Painting Oil Canvas Part of Suite, circa 1880

Chinese Ancestral Warrior Portrait Painting Oil Canvas Part of Suite, circa 1880

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral Warrior oil on canvas painting which is part of a suite The is the medium one, it depicts some kind of lord sea...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Scroll Portraits
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Scroll Portraits

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Scroll Portraits

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Patriarch and matriarch large pair of 19th century Chinese ancestral scroll portraits. Depicting an elderly couple in colorful robes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Imperial Officer Hanging Scroll Painting
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Imperial Officer Hanging Scroll Painting

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Imperial Officer Hanging Scroll Painting

Located in Greenwich, CT

Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Imperial Officer's Portrait, 19th Century, The imperial officer seated in dignify posture on horseshoe back chair wearing a official hat and with rank ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Quartz

Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Chinese Ancestral Portraits

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H 61 in W 37.5 in

Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Category

20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Chinese Ancestral Portrait

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H 56.5 in W 33 in D 1 in

Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Located in Sarasota, FL

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Late 19th century Chinese Ancestral portrait
Late 19th century Chinese Ancestral portrait

Late 19th century Chinese Ancestral portrait

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A quality 19th century Chinese Ancestral portrait of a woman. Watercolor on paper.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Outstanding pair of chinese ancestral portraits
Outstanding pair of chinese ancestral portraits

Outstanding pair of chinese ancestral portraits

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

An outstanding pair of chinese ancestral portraits from the late 19th/early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

Large pair of   20th cent Chinese ancestral portraits
Large pair of   20th cent Chinese ancestral portraits

Large pair of 20th cent Chinese ancestral portraits

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A large "pair" ( not exactly a pair but very similar) of early to mid 20th century Chinese "ancestral portraits" hand painted on paper and framed under glass in the 1970's.Please not...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Paintings

Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Chinese Ancestral Portrait

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H 84 in W 55 in

Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and decorative painting of group of "Ancestors" probably for the shrine of a wealthy family.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Pair Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Pair Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Pair Chinese Ancestral Portraits

Located in Woodbury, CT

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait

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H 93.5 in W 47.5 in

Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting beautifully rendered with background six panel screen

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely painting. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) China Dynasty ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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Porcelain

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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

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Giltwood, Paper

Qing Dynasty Painting of a Royalty Related Couple with Dragon Motifs
Qing Dynasty Painting of a Royalty Related Couple with Dragon Motifs

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Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period framed painting from the early 20th century of a royalty related couple with dragon motifs painted on a linen canvas. Created in China during the l...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Plexiglass

19th Century Ancestor Painting on Cloth
19th Century Ancestor Painting on Cloth

19th Century Ancestor Painting on Cloth

$1,800

H 51 in W 28 in D 1 in

19th Century Ancestor Painting on Cloth

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Official's Wife Painting on Linen Canvas
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Official's Wife Painting on Linen Canvas

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Official's Wife Painting on Linen Canvas

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period framed painting from the 19th century of an official's wife with bird-adorned buzi, painted on a linen canvas. Created in the North-Eastern province of ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plexiglass, Wood

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P3
Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P3

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P3

Located in Norton, MA

Hand-Painted on silk, Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking their spirits for long life, health, and prosperity. Commemorative portraits, which...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

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Chinese Ancestral Portraits For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese ancestral portraits is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, fabric and wood, all Chinese ancestral portraits available were constructed with great care. Chinese ancestral portraits have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Chinese Ancestral Portraits?

Prices for Chinese ancestral portraits can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese ancestral portraits begin at $750 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,270.