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Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Located in New Haven, CT
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...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Paper
A Beautiful Example of a Chinese Ancestral Portrait on Silk
Located in Tetbury, GB
A very fine example of a late 19th / early 20th century Chinese ancestral portrait on silk.
The
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Paintings
Materials
Silk
Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large Chinese Quaing ancestral scroll portrait of a high ranking official or court matriarch
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Located in Dallas, TX
Ancestral Chinese portrait in new custom frame. Four figures are posed in front of a screen that
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
LARGE 138X114CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
Located in GB
Chinese Ancestral Portrait on the original paper with a lovely glazed frame
I have a small selection of
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Plywood
H 54.53 in W 45.08 in D 1.19 in
LARGE PAIR OF 133X78CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS WITH GOLD BORDERs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits on the
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Plywood
H 52.56 in W 30.91 in D 1.19 in
Monumental Chinese Ancestral Portrait, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Reflecting the role that ancestor worship played in Chinese culture, this Qing-dynasty painting
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Linen
EXTRA LARGE 162X113CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
Located in GB
Chinese Ancestral Portrait on the original paper with a lovely glazed frame
Please note the delivery fee
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Plywood
H 63.98 in W 44.69 in D 1.19 in
Lovely Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings
Located in GB
Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits which have been hand reverse painted on to the back of glass
Please
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass
H 32.88 in W 22.64 in D 1.38 in
Sublime Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings
Located in GB
Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits which have been hand reverse painted on to the back of glass
Please
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass
H 30.91 in W 21.07 in D 0.99 in
Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil Scroll Canvas Part of Suite, circa 1880
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
H 48.04 in W 29.14 in D 0.79 in
Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Portrait, 19th Century,
Ancestor officer commemorate portrait and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
H 69.75 in W 45.5 in D 1 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Linen, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Qing Dynasty Era Ancestral Portrait
Located in New York, NY
Painted in the 19th Century during the Qing Dynasty era, this portrait honors 4 members of an
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, circa 1880s
Located in Chicago, IL
depicts a Qing-dynasty couple. While some ancestral portraits offer a more stylized representation of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Ancestral Group Painting on Hand Painted Parchment
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period painting from the 19th century of an ancestral group portrait in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Parchment Paper
H 82.5 in W 45.25 in D 1.5 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
H 60 in W 33.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Table c1890
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ANTIQUE CHINOISERIE TABLE
This exquisite Chinese altar table embodies the classic beauty of its
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Console Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figures. Seated upon a red roundback chair, this
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figures. This early 19th-century ancestor figure
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figures. This late 19th-century seated ancestor
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Hand Painted Chinese Scroll With Ancestors In Custom Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A monumental hand painted Chinese work depicting 11 male and female multi-generational ancestral
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Talavera Decorative Lavabo Sink Folk Art Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue sink lavabo made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue vase made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Talavera Jar Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
portraits the colonial art of Mexico.
The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
H 24.81 in W 15.36 in D 13 in
Talavera Jar Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Black White Modern
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico while creating a contemporary abstract design for the vessel
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Talavera Decorative Lavabo Sink Folk Art Mexican Ceramic Spanish Colonial
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant surrealist sink lavabo made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Talavera Mural Azulejo Tile Folk Contemporary Mexican Ceramic Blue White Mosaic
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
. Made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico, but this
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Plate Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue plate made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Clay
H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 2.76 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue vessel made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Clay
Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestral Portraits, painted on wood and inlaid with carved soapstone
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Silk
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
Materials
Paint
Impressive Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique Chinese ancestral portrait of a gentleman wearing a phoenix and dragon decorated robe
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese 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
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Chinese ancestral portraits gouache on paper under glass depicting a lady and gentleman in
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Gouache
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
Impressive Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestor portraits are commemorative paintings commissioned by families; they are a visual
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of early 20th century Chinese ancestral paintings depicting a Mandarin and his wife in
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of mid 19th century Chinese ink on paper ancestor portraits depicting a Mandarin gentleman
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Ink, Paper, Paint
Vintage Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass a Window to Another Time
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral portrait which has been hand
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass
H 25.01 in W 17.13 in D 0.87 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting
Located in Garnerville, NY
Wonderful rendering of an elderly Chinese gentleman. Full frontal portrait, probably dating circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Mirror
Huge 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil Scroll Canvas Part of Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare huge Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
H 72.84 in W 53.55 in D 0.79 in
Rare circa 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas Part of Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
H 59.85 in W 37.01 in D 0.79 in
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Silk
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Portrait
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful Chinese Qing dynasty ancestor portrait of a high ranking official or ruler depicted
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Linen, Paper
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper, Plexiglass, Giltwood
Superb Very Large Finely Rendered Chinese Antique Ancestral Portrait
Located in Hopewell, NJ
of three Chinese royalty rendered with meticulous detail and color palette.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Large 75 X 45" Monumental Expert Framed Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese ancestral painting is finely painted depicting many generations dressed in their
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gouache
Expertly Framed Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting of Qing First Rank Official
Located in Chicago, IL
A very rare portrait of the highest ranking official in the Emperor's court. This is based on the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gouache
H 69.63 in W 45.25 in D 1 in
Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestral portraits are commemorative paintings commissioned by families; they are a visual
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Chinese Watercolor Ancestor Portrait
Located in Rio Vista, CA
robes. The ancestral portrait is bordered by a cream silk and mounted in an ebonized wood frame.
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Glass, Wood, Paper
Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestral portraits are commemorative paintings commissioned by families; they are a visual
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Talavera Mural Azulejo Tile Folk Contemporary Mexican Ceramic Blue White Mosaic
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
. Made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico, but this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 1.58 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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Silk, Wood
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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.
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese ancestor paintings are portraits of the deceased ancestors of a Chinese family. These portraits would be done by an artist to honor and remember their ancestors, and legend had it that if these paintings were properly cared for, the ancestors would bring fortune to the family. Shop an array of Chinese ancestor paintings on 1stDibs.
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