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Dynasty Ancestor Portraits

Framed Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Paintings on Silk
Framed Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Paintings on Silk

Framed Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Paintings on Silk

Located in Morristown, NJ

Antique pair of Qing dynasty ancestor portraits depicting a male and a female.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Ancestor Portrait of Mandarin Dignitary, Qing Dynasty
Chinese Ancestor Portrait of Mandarin Dignitary, Qing Dynasty

Chinese Ancestor Portrait of Mandarin Dignitary, Qing Dynasty

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Based on the style of his formal robe, this man was probably an official of the highest rank. Ancestor portraits have a long history in China. This painting, by an unknown artist, da...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Ancestor Group Portrait in Custom Frame
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Ancestor Group Portrait in Custom Frame

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Ancestor Group Portrait in Custom Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period painting from the 19th century of an ancestor group portrait in custom frame.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plexiglass, Wood

Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed
Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed

Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed

Located in Greenwich, CT

Ming Dynasty period imperial officer portrait, this is a few examples painting existing compare to later Qing Dynasty period. A gentleman with a long, flowing beard sits on brocade,...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

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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

Ancestor Portrait of a Lady, Late Qing Dynasty

Ancestor Portrait of a Lady, Late Qing Dynasty

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H 63.78 in W 44.49 in D 1.19 in

Ancestor Portrait of a Lady, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Florence, IT

Late Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait of a Lady with Buddhist Praying Beads , hand painted we framed the Scroll in Natural Elm and put it under glass to protect it.

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Early 20th Century Qing Paintings and Screens

Ancestor Portrait of Husband and Wife, Late Qing Dynasty

Ancestor Portrait of Husband and Wife, Late Qing Dynasty

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H 56.7 in W 42.13 in D 1.19 in

Ancestor Portrait of Husband and Wife, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Florence, IT

Late Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait of Husband and Wife, hand painted we framed the Scroll in Natural Elm and put it under glass to protect it.

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Early 20th Century Qing Paintings and Screens

Late Qing Dynasty Ancestor Family Portrait

Late Qing Dynasty Ancestor Family Portrait

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H 66.93 in W 45.28 in D 1.58 in

Late Qing Dynasty Ancestor Family Portrait

Located in Florence, IT

Late Qing Dynasty Ancestor Family Portrait, hand painted we framed the Scroll in Natural Elm and put it under glass to protect it.

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Early 20th Century Qing Paintings and Screens

Chinese Qing-Dynasty Ancestor Portrait
Chinese Qing-Dynasty Ancestor Portrait

Chinese Qing-Dynasty Ancestor Portrait

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several generations of a family's male ancestry.

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Late 19th Century Qing Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Paint, Pigment

Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portraits
Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portraits

Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portraits

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H 69.89 in W 38.78 in D 1.19 in

Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portraits

Located in London, GB

Two Chinese ancestor portraits, Qing dynasty, each generation depicted seated in ceremonial robes.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Chinese Forty-Two Ancestor Portrait
Chinese Forty-Two Ancestor Portrait

Chinese Forty-Two Ancestor Portrait, c. 1850

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H 96 in W 58.5 in D 0.13 in

Chinese Forty-Two Ancestor Portrait

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several generations of a family's ancestry.

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Mid-19th Century Qing Portrait Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Ink, Pigment

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.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, c. 1850
Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, c. 1850

Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several generations of a family's ancestry.

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Mid-19th Century Qing Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Ink, Pigment

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, circa 1900
Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, circa 1900

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, circa 1900

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H 82.5 in W 36.25 in D 1 in

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several generations of a family's male ancestry.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

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.

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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Plexiglass, Giltwood, Paper

Chinese Forty-Two Ancestors Portrait, C. 1850
Chinese Forty-Two Ancestors Portrait, C. 1850

Chinese Forty-Two Ancestors Portrait, C. 1850

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H 96 in W 58.5 in D 0.25 in

Chinese Forty-Two Ancestors Portrait, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several generations of a family's ancestry.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Male Ancestor Portrait Painting
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Male Ancestor Portrait Painting

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Male Ancestor Portrait Painting

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Male Ancestor Portrait Painting

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Female Ancestor Portrait Painting
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Female Ancestor Portrait Painting

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Female Ancestor Portrait Painting

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Female Ancestor Portrait Painting

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Dynasty Family Ancestor Empress Portrait Print
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Dynasty Family Ancestor Empress Portrait Print

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Dynasty Family Ancestor Empress Portrait Print

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mid to late 20th century hand colored scroll style print of a Ming dynasty style family / ancestor portrait depicting an old Korean woman / Empress / Emperor seated on a rais...

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Mid-20th Century Ming Prints

Materials

Paper

Chinese Six Dragon Flanked Top Altar Table
Chinese Six Dragon Flanked Top Altar Table

Chinese Six Dragon Flanked Top Altar Table

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H 34 in W 52.5 in D 13 in

Chinese Six Dragon Flanked Top Altar Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Set with offerings, ancestor portraits, and incense, this table would have played a spirited role in home-based ancestor ritual.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait Scroll Paintings
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait Scroll Paintings

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait Scroll Paintings

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of Chinese Qing dynasty imperial office and wife ancestor portrait paintings.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait Scroll, Antique Original Painting
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait Scroll, Antique Original Painting

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait Scroll, Antique Original Painting

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE CHINESE MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY PORTRAIT, ORIGINAL ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT PAINTING, 19TH CENTURY Dating from the late Qing Dynasty (19th century).

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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Paper

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, c. 1850
Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, c. 1850

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, c. 1850

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H 69 in W 51.25 in D 1.25 in

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several generations of a family's ancestry.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Monumental Chinese Ancestral Matriarch Framed Scroll Painting
Monumental Chinese Ancestral Matriarch Framed Scroll Painting

Monumental Chinese Ancestral Matriarch Framed Scroll Painting

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental Chinese late Qing dynasty ancestor scroll portrait painting of a high ranking official or Imperial court matriarch.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Masonite, Paper

Large Qing Dynasty Generational Ancestor Portrait
Large Qing Dynasty Generational Ancestor Portrait

Large Qing Dynasty Generational Ancestor Portrait

Located in Austin, TX

A large, colorful Chinese ancestor portrait, early 19th century, showing multiple generations of the same family seated beneath orange curtains pulled back with blue sashes. Presente...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor Portraits

Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor Portraits

Located in Chamblee, GA

Fine Quality Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor Portraits framed in black.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait
Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait

Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait

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H 79.5 in W 49.75 in D 2 in

Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Early 20th century ancestor portrait. Richly decorated with dragons and a long pearl necklace, this monumental hand-painted portrait on silk is framed.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge

Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge

Located in Atlanta, GA

A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...

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Silk

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

$3,748

H 81.89 in W 61.03 in D 18.9 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Yoshitsune and Benkei
Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Yoshitsune and Benkei

Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Yoshitsune and Benkei

$3,400Sale Price|29% Off

H 66 in W 139.5 in D 0.5 in

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular 19th century Japanese late Edo period six-panel byobu screen depicting Yoshitsune and Benkei, two heroes of Japanese folklore. Crafted in ink and natural color pigments o...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki
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Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki

Located in Kyoto, JP

Cherry Blossoms Kano Sanrakuki (1898-1981) Showa period, circa 1930 2-panel Japanese Screen Color, gofun and gold leaf on paper Against a backdrop of gold-leafed groun...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Decorative Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panels
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Decorative Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panels

$450 / set

H 39 in W 27 in D 1 in

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Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of vintage decorative Chinoiserie panels. Panels feature gold Asian scenery with building, trees and birds on a red background. Each panel is framed in a black wooden frame.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Pair Framed 19th Century Chinese School Portrait Paintings Court Figures
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Located in London, GB

Two Chinese paintings of figures in court dress 19th century, opaque pigments on paper, each depicting a figure wearing robes decorated with dragon motifs on yellow-grounds. Pr...

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Vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai Painting of Krishna
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Vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai Painting of Krishna

$4,575

H 49 in W 38.5 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai Painting of Krishna

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai gouache painting on cloth mounted on board, steeped in alagorical context, depicting Krishna dancing with villagers in a background of birds ...

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Paint

Antique Framed Buddhist Painting
Antique Framed Buddhist Painting

Antique Framed Buddhist Painting

$1,375

H 18 in W 13 in D 1 in

Antique Framed Buddhist Painting

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Tibetan Thangka Buddhist painting hand-painted on canvas, created for the veneration of the Three Great Bodhisattvas. Embrace the rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhism with this vibra...

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Beautiful Japanese folding screen/Byôbu, six panels, Taishô /early 20th century.
Beautiful Japanese folding screen/Byôbu, six panels, Taishô /early 20th century.

Beautiful Japanese folding screen/Byôbu, six panels, Taishô /early 20th century.

Located in Stockholm, SE

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Four Chinese Carved, Lacquered and Gilded Panels

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$4,950 / item

H 36 in W 18 in D 1.75 in

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Located in Hudson, NY

These elaborate and deeply carved panels are mid-20th century. The carving is very detailed and on a rather deep heavy wooden panel. All the raised areas are richly detailed and gild...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Lacquer

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Wood

Chinese Silk Embroidered Panel, Qing, 19th Century
Chinese Silk Embroidered Panel, Qing, 19th Century

Chinese Silk Embroidered Panel, Qing, 19th Century

$500

H 22.25 in W 0.75 in D 10.25 in

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Located in Savannah, GA

A Chinese Qing Dynasty silk embroidered mirrored panel, 19th century. Sight: 9 by 21 inches frame: 10 ¼ by 22 ¼ inches

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

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Silk, Wood

Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Panels, a Pair
Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Panels, a Pair

Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Panels, a Pair

$1,650 / set

H 20 in W 14.5 in D 1 in

Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Panels, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of stylish Chinoiserie panels in a lacquer finish, painted in gold, red & black with landscapes with village and people. The frame also decorated with wonderful gilt detailed de...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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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

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Dynasty Ancestor Portraits For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of dynasty ancestor portraits for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, paper and wood, all dynasty ancestor portraits available were constructed with great care. Dynasty ancestor portraits have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made dynasty ancestor portraits over the years, but those made by Rizzoli International Publications are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Dynasty Ancestor Portraits?

Prices for dynasty ancestor portraits can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, dynasty ancestor portraits begin at $60 and can go as high as $138,539, while the average can fetch as much as $5,375.