Portrait Of A Mandarin
Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese ancestor portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary.
Antique tempera on paper painting of a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Mandarin Taoist Ceremonial Chinese Scroll Portrait Painting in Custom Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
Mandarin Taoist Chinese ceremonial scroll portrait painting in custom plexiglass frame. Exuding an
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Prints
Materials
Plexiglass, Paper
H 51.75 in W 26.5 in D 1 in
Antique Hand Colored Oriental Mandarin Prints, Man & Woman of Royalty, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of hand colored portraits depict a man and woman in royalty garb, framed, signed as
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Early 20th Century Asian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 14 in W 10.75 in D 0.75 in
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
Jackpot - Blue Abstract, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Cristina Stefan
Located in Yardley, PA
777 Jackpot - Blue Abstract The number 7 ( Pinyin: q? (Mandarin) "chut" (Cantonese) symbolizes
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Seven - Blue Abstract, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Cristina Stefan
Located in Yardley, PA
Chinese culture, because it sounds alike to the Chinese word (Pinyin) in Mandarin meaning arise, and also
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Vladimir Kush "VOYEUR" Bronze Metaphorical Realism/Surrealist Figurative
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
portraits on Arbat Street to support his family during the hard times in Russia.
In the year 1987, Vladimir
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Summer Landscape, " Joseph DeCamp, Boston Ten American Impressionists
By Joseph Rodefer DeCamp
Located in New York, NY
day.
While DeCamp painted and exhibited landscapes, he is best known for his portraits and for his
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19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
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Antique Hand-Painted Annamese Ceramic Garden Stool from Vietnam, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vietnamese Annamese Elephant Garden Seat circa 1900 with light brown glaze, blue and green accents. Showcasing the grace and charm of Annamese artistry, this Vietnamese Elephant Gard...
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
H 21.25 in W 10.5 in D 22 in
Chinese Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Landscape
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage porcelain cache-pot planter from the mid 20th century with hand-painted blue and white décor depicting landscapes, architectures and figures in boats patterns. Crea...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print.
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cotignac, FR
Unique Silver Gelatin print from circa 1977 by Andy Warhol.
Andy Warhol carried a camera with him obsessively. Similarly to his tape recorder, he used this technology not only as an...
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1970s American Modern Nude Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Chinese Qing Four Panel Lacquered Incised Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare unusual late 19th century/early 20th-century Chinese Qing four-panel coromandel screen. The front features dark red lacquer decorated with scholars objects and small landscape s...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences.
The w...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Materials
Iron
Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cotignac, FR
Unique Silver Gelatin print from circa 1977 by Andy Warhol.
Andy Warhol carried a camera with him obsessively. Similarly to his tape recorder, he used this technology not only as an...
Category
1970s American Modern Nude Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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 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
Materials
Canvas
H 48.04 in W 29.14 in D 0.79 in
Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Pastel Beauties
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Chinese export four-panel coromandel screen featuring a courtyard scene of beauties engaged in leisurely activities. The lacquered panels are incised and painted in soft pas...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Faux Bamboo Demi-Lune Console Table with Landscape Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese demilune console table from the Mid-20th Century with faux bamboo, dark brown patina and hand painted décor. Created in China during the Midcentury period, this dem...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Garden Stools Side Tables with Dragons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain garden stools with intricate hand painted motif of dragons, fish and flowers. Pierced detail at top and sides. Each piece is incis...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Antique 19th C. Chinese Rice Paper Pith Watercolor Paintings Man & Woman
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Export rice paper pith watercolor paintings. Featuring a man and woman in blue robes; framed in deeply beveled floral Aesthetic Period giltwood frames.
Measures: 1...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.25 in
19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P1
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking their spirits for long life, health, and prosperity. Commemorative portraits, which came into vogue in th...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Large Thai 1950s Green Glazed Ceramic Planter with Brown Lip and Tapering Body
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Thai green glazed ceramic jar from the mid 20th century with brown lip and nicely weathered appearance. Charming us with its large proportions and slightly weathered appearan...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Twelve Panel Coromandel Style Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese export coromandel style lacquered screen featuring twelve panels with incised relief scenes of ladies in a courtyard among pavilions. Each panel is 19 inches wide ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Indian Antique Hand-Painted Folk Art Painting
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-painted folk art painting depicting six maidens and a musician. Introducing an enchanting piece of Indian heritage, an antique folk art painting that vividly c...
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Early 20th Century Indian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Annamese 19th Century Planter with Green Glaze Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique 19th century Annamese green, blue and ocher planter from Vietnam with scrolling decor, clouds, traces of dragon motifs and distressed patina. Handcrafted in Vietnam during...
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
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40 Degrees
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite, Mandalay Bay Resort
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Photographic Paper
Paradise
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Museum POPA, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood
Cadmium
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Museum POPA, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood Panel
Glamour II
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Museum POPA, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Category
2010s Pointillist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Photographic Film
Bottoms Up
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Museum POPA, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Photographic Film
Subzero
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
GEM Museum , Netherland
Museum POPA, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Epoxy Resin, Photographic Film
Boom
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Glamour
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Museum POPA, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Photographic Paper
Sky High
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Museum POPA, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper
Ocean Vibes
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Photographic Paper
Blue Lagoon
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Photographic Paper
Gobsmacked
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Photographic Paper
Lick - Black
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas
Shannon
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Photographic Paper
New Blue
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas
Shannon
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Photographic Paper
Vinyl
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Photographic Paper
Boogie Woogie Black
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
, Netherland
Museum POPA, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Off the Rack
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas
Shannon
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Archival Paper
Hello
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Museum , Netherland
Museum POPA, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Epoxy Resin
Night Train
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
GEM Museum , Netherland
Museum POPA, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Photographic Paper
Exceptional ancestor portrait of a noble lady
Located in Westport, CT
Portrait of a lady from an important household in Southern China. Can be hung as is in scroll form
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Rare 19th Century Ancestor Portrait of Mother and Daughter
Located in Westport, CT
Extra Large Portrait of mother and daughter with beautiful details. Southern China.
Mandarin
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Chinese Paintings
Constantin Kluge Original Paris Cityscape Painting Large Signed Oil On Canvas
By Constantin Kluge
Located in Bloomington, MN
portraits of the City of Love. The one we have listed, titled "Le Quai du Louve", is absolutely one of the
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Constantin Kluge Original French Landscape Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Artwork
By Constantin Kluge
Located in Bloomington, MN
talents. Of all the stunning masterpieces he created, his most desired artworks are intricate portraits
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ancestor Portrait of Mandarin and First Wife
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Ancestor portrait of a mandarin with his first wife. Polychrome gouache on paper, made in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Metal
Large Colourful Exotic Landscape Painting "Mandarin"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale exotic landscape painting with a vivid colours and details. The painting style shows influences from the post-impressionists and fauvists, yet is unde...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
H 51.19 in W 35.44 in D 1.19 in
Paris, Bl. Montparnasse
By Constantine Kluge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mandarin. In 1925 the émigré family moved again, this time to the French "concession" of Shanghai, where
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1960s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Chinese Mandarin Portrait of a Horse, Watercolor on Silk, Signed, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese Mandarin painting offers watercolor on silk portrait of a horse, signed lower
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paint
H 34 in W 30.25 in D 1.5 in
Late 19th Century Gouache - Album of Twelve Chinese Figures on Pith Paper
Located in Corsham, GB
General, his Lady, Mandarin of 3rd Rank Blue Button, his Lady, Inferior Mandarin, his Wife'.
The
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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Late 19th Century Gouache - Album of Twelve Chinese Figures on Pith Paper
Located in Corsham, GB
General, his Lady, Mandarin of 3rd Rank Blue Button, his Lady, Inferior Mandarin, his Wife'.
The artist is
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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Pair of Antique Portraits Ink Drawing on Silk Chinese Mandarin 19th Century
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A historical pair of ink drawing and paintings depicting portraits of a 19th century Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Drawings
Materials
Silk
H 10.25 in W 6.25 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portraits, Senior Official Ninth Rank - A Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
depicting a Mandarin and his wife in winter costume. Each figure is seated on a draped armchair over a green
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20th Century Qing Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 45.75 in W 29.75 in D 1.25 in
"Sicilia, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
tangerine or mandarin orange.
About the Artist:
Realist painter Victoria Novak began her artistic career
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese ancestor portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary.
Antique tempera on paper painting of a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Valerio Adami - Jacques Derrida - Original Signed Lithograph
By Valerio Adami
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Valerio Adami
Jacques Derrida's Portrait
Original Signed Lithograph
Signed and Numbered
Dimensions
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2010s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
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. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Paper, Glass, Giltwood
A Downpour at Metalanim, Ponape, East Carolines
By Paul Jacoulet
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
image, lower left, with the artist's red 'Mandarin duck' seal. Carver Maeda Kentaro and printer Honda
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1930s Showa Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Murano Stylized Rooster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
a stylized portrait of a rooster in the process of crowing (emitting the famed "cock-a-doodle-do
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Silk Painting Portrait of a Mandarin, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Paris, FR
Large silk painting depicting an important figure, a Mandarin, bureaucrat scholar
Ink and
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Antique 1850s Chinoiserie Paintings
H 58.27 in W 31.11 in D 1.58 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of early Chinese ancestor portraits of a Mandarin dignitary and his wife. She is wearing a red
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Fille avec des mandarines
By Maxime Dastugue
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A student of Jean Léon Gérôme, Maxime Dastugue (1851 - 1909) was a regular participant in the Paris Salon from 1876 1901. In 1889, he travelled to the Middle East; a trip that would ...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Constantin Kluge Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Child Portrait Artwork
By Constantine Kluge
Located in Bloomington, MN
. In 1919 he and his family emigrated to China where Kluge quickly immersed himself in Mandarin and
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Lady
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant oil on canvas painting of a young lady dressed in a white Mandarin blouse with jade
Category
Vintage 1940s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large ancestor portrait of a noble woman
Located in Westport, CT
An extra fine portrait of a lady in the Ching Dynasty. Beautiful details through out and overall in
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Exceptional ancestor portrait of a noble lady. 19 Century.
Located in Westport, CT
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Mandarin Collection has one of the finest collection of genuine antique ancestor portraits in
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
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
Paint, Ink, Paper
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
Silver Coffee pot with Mandarin & cup' British Realist still life oil painting
By Alan Kingsbury RWA
Located in London, GB
Royal Academy of Arts, London, The New English Art Club and The Royal Society of Portrait Painters
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Ancester Painting
Located in Westport, CT
Ancestor painting of three generations of family.
Mandarin Collection has one of the finest
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Candy
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
, Switzerland
Museum Diocesa, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York
Presidential Suite
Category
2010s Pointillist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Glaze, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Le Mandarin aux Lunettes
By Paul Jacoulet
Located in New York, NY
recognized in Japan. His works are mostly of people, either portraits or full body images capturing some
Category
1950s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
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Portrait Of A Mandarin For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate portrait of a mandarin for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Pop Art examples as well as a Post-Impressionist version. If you’re looking for a portrait of a mandarin from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right portrait of a mandarin for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, beige, gray and red. There have been many interesting portrait of a mandarin examples over the years, but those made by Nemo Jantzen, Constantin Kluge, Paul Jacoulet, Constantine Kluge and Cristina Stefan are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in organic material, epoxy resin and resin can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Portrait Of A Mandarin?
The average selling price for a portrait of a mandarin we offer is $3,048, while they’re typically $440 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mandarin garnet refers to a specific color of spessartite garnet. Spessartite garnets are known for their orange to reddish-brown hue, but mandarin garnets are as pure orange as a garnet can be. Shop a selection of mandarin and spessartite garnet jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a classical portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A classical portrait is a work of art that depicts a person and attempts to show them in a natural way that captures how they really look. They differ from more modern portraits which often seek to show the person's emotional state and use various levels of abstraction to distort the subject's appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of portrait paintings.
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Portrait art is the representation of a particular person or persons.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
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Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.
- What makes a photo a portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021For a photo to be a portrait, it should say something about the person whom you are photographing or painting. It should portray a person without using words to describe them. Visit 1stDibs for a range of picture-perfect portraits and other photography.
- What is a portrait cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A portrait cut diamond is an Indian originated diamond cut, also known as the lasque. In this design, the diamond is artistically cut in the form of a slab of numerous shapes. They have an intricately polished upper & lower surface, which add to the overall aesthetic of the ring. Shop vintage & unique portrait cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- What are small portraits called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Small portraits are called limnings. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, limnings would be created with watercolors on prepared card, vellum, ivory or copper. The portraits were a great way to keep your loved one close, even when separated by distance. You’ll find a variety of limnings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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The subject of a portrait is a sitter.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A symbolic self portrait is an art that explores self-portraiture through the depiction of various objects that represent us. These objects are subjects of our own self concept, as they spring through our intimately woven visceral perceptions about ourselves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of portrait paintings as well as portrait photography today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Diego Rivera did 20 self-portraits during the course of his life. However, his wife, Frida Kahlo, produced one of the best-known depictions of the artist in her painting Diego and I, which depicts him with a third eye. You'll find a variety of Diego Rivera art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The reason why Pablo Picasso's self-portraits changed over time is a matter of debate. On the one hand, the dramatic differences could represent the artist's changing views of himself as he aged. Some experts argue that when viewed within the context of his other works, the changes in the self-portraits reflect the development of his shifting style, which leaned more and more toward the abstract throughout the 20th century. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Pablo Picasso art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Annie Leibovitz is a portrait photographer who was propelled to fame as a photographer for Rolling Stone. Her photographs for some of the most iconic individuals and groups in pop culture would shape the look of the publication and cement her style in American art history. Shop a selection of Annie Leibovitz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Generally, a portrait depicts one subject, but group portraits exist.
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The subject of a portrait is typically a person; the subject of a still life consists predominantly of inanimate objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Kehinde Wiley's most famous portrait is arguably of Barack Obama. In 2018, the American artist received a commission to paint the 44th President of the United States. Wiley’s depiction shows Obama surrounded by what are intentionally several types of flowers. The flowers represent Kenya, his father's birthplace; Hawaii, the president's own birthplace; and Chicago, where Obama lived and worked. Other well-known works by Wiley include Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps, Judith and Holofernes, A New Republic and Femme Piquée Par Un Serpent. Explore a variety of Kehinde Wiley art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024As a reference for his portraits, Opie used a well-known cartoon character. The British artist stated that his inspiration was Tintin, the beloved character created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. You can see the influence of Hergé's art style in the understated, dot-like facial features of Opie's work. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Julian Opie art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.