Chinese Ancestor

Pair of Chinese Ancestor Paintings depicting Husband and Wife, Hand painted, natural wood frame

A Chinese ancestor portrait, 19th century, with a new frame.

Chinese single ancestor portrait of Mandarin gentleman wearing winter costume with colorful silk

Pair of very high quality antique Chinese ancestor portraits on ricepaper. These paintings are

A beautifully framed, large-scale antique Chinese photograph of a woman in traditional garb. A

of Jesuit Priest Painters Attached to the Chinese Imperial Court, Circa 1760

Chinese ancestral painting depicting two ladies and three mandarins in court attire. Family name

Rare large Chinese ancestral painting of an in tire family clan. All in court attire with the batch

important 19th century Chinese family.

This is an authentic, NOT EXPORT, original, 19th century Chinese family portrait that is hand

invite and reward closer inspection. Ancestor portraits have a long history in China stemming from

Portrait of a lady from an important household in Southern China. Can be hung as is in scroll form

Extra Large Portrait of mother and daughter with beautiful details. Southern China. Mandarin

exam with their ancestor's blessing. In Chinese history, education and passing strenuous exams mean not

Large Chinese puppet carved of wood and with articulating arms, legs, elbows and knees. Puppets

Chinese ones. According to their ancestors, these symbols must always be carried in some way in the body

oriental beliefs, more precisely the Chinese ones. According to their ancestors, these symbols must always

A Chinese 'Ancestor Portrait' oil on canvas laid down on board, depicting a seated dignitary. The

A popular practice with this type of 19th century Chinese ancestor memorial painting, the

Pair of colorful Chinese ancestor portraits on silk and framed in aged mirrored matting and gilt

Vintage (20th Century) Chinese ancestor portrait capturing the honoree seated and wearing a royal

and colorful ancestor painting depicts a man in an understated Manchu robe and cap flanked by his two

This is a pair of large scale Chinese ancestor portraits in ceremonial garb. They appear to be hand

Depicting a husband and wife seated with rank badge. Ebonized frame.

Chinese carved wood ancestor figure with remnants of its original painted finish.

19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait

Lovely pair in traditional colors of red, blue, green and gold. Elegantly matted, and in gilt frames.

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

A set of three late 19th century ancestor portraits painted on canvas showing the imperial family

This magnificent hand crafted offering altar stand has beautiful detailed wood work.

Unique depiction of 12 generations, hand painted on loomed linen. Shanxi Province, China, c. late

table suggests it may have been used as an altar for ancestor worship, laden with offerings and incense

Set of six collectible and ancient Chinese figures carved from wood, little compartment or hole in

Reflecting the role that ancestor worship played in Chinese culture, this Qing-dynasty painting

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

A lovely decorative pair of 20th Century Chinese framed ancestors portraits. Depicting members of

A pair of hand painted ancestor portraits in carved rosewood frames, with embroidery accents.

Acquired from the estate of a Northwestern University professor of Asian studies who visited China

Acquired from the estate of a Northwestern University professor of Asian studies who visited China

Tall and not too wide, these striking ancestor portraits are a versatile size. Although we are not

A pair of hand painted ancestor portraits in carved rosewood frames, with reverse glass painted

Tall and not too wide, these striking ancestor portraits are a versatile size. Although we are not

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

A finely painted 18th century Chinese ancestor portrait of a wife of a court official wearing an

Chinese Ancestor portrait of a mandarin with his first wife. Polychrome gouache on paper, made in

A 19th century Chinese reverse glass painting depicting a woman in a tropical courtyard landscape

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

A pair of early 20th-century Chinese ancestral paintings executed in ink and color on rice paper

Colorful Chinese watercolor on silk painting of a patriarch depicted seated in a robe in front of a

19th century Chinese carved Ancestor figure This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its

An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often

This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several

This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several

This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several

Pair of nineteenth century Chinese watercolor ancestor portraits painted on scroll paper and

This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several

One of a kind work of art Chinois, period Guang-Xu, 1875-1908. "The Ancestors" Drawing on paper

Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases mounted on giltwood bases, from the 50's possibly older unmarked. The colors are a rich burnt orange and dark blue with gold outlining, the de...

Beautiful mirror with frame in sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.

This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

Chinese export, circa 1820. An exceptional quality and rare form. Featuring figural landscape decorations in gilt to the main black lacquer doors, which open to reveal 13 separated c...

A fantastic pair of Chinese molded and glazed biscuit porcelain vases with leaping dragon fish or makara, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. The vases of baluster form, each molded in h...

Exceptional diminutive three drawer dresser by The Florentine Furniture Co, Made in Italy c. 1970's. The chest features a shapely Bombay sided case with incised and gilt surfaces, ca...

Magnificent set of ten hand painted enameled porcelain plates made in the Qianlong period style after Lang Shining (July 1688-July 1766 Italian). Born in Milano, Italy Giuseppe Casti...

This tall Chinese silk embroidery depicts Asian figures and scenes of boats, bridges and Asian landscapes. Features red, green, salmon and white colors on a beautiful serene blue bac...

Four Post Mid Century Modern, hand crafted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman joint. Handmade in Los Angeles, California. Bed frame available in ...

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood altar console table from the 19th century, with red lacquer and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood console tab...

Two Tones Mirrored Green Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier. The mirrored glass leaves in the two light-dark tones alternate one after the other. The structure is made of brass, the cha...

A handsome quality tall sturdy old "Orchid Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern in a convenient portable size. May be suspended from loop or installed on any surface using the three ...

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented in a giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi. The design is centered ...

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 ...