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Vintage Asian Fabric & Paper Ancestor Portrait - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage mixed media ancestor portrait - silk fabric/paper/hair and gouache mounted to a silk
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

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Fabric, Silk, Wood

Vintage Asian Fabric & Paper Ancestor Portrait - China - Mid 20th Century
Vintage Asian Fabric & Paper Ancestor Portrait - China - Mid 20th Century

Vintage Asian Fabric & Paper Ancestor Portrait - China - Mid 20th Century

H 11.75 in W 6.75 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful original Chinese Ancestor Portrait with a Chinese married couple great faded colors.
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Chinese Ancestor Portrait

Chinese Ancestor Portrait

H 77.17 in W 53.55 in D 1.19 in
Antique Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Antique Chinese ancestor portrait on canvas, Qing dynasty, showing the patriarch and the matriarch
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Antique Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Antique Chinese Ancestor Portrait

Antique Chinese Ancestor Portrait

H 74.41 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 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

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

19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait

H 60 in W 36.5 in D 2 in
Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Silk

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

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, circa 1900

H 82.5 in W 36.25 in D 1 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

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Paper

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

Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting

H 72 in W 30.5 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, circa 1880s
Located in Chicago, IL
luck. This pair of ancestor portraits was hand-painted in the late-19th century and beautifully
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, circa 1880s
Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, circa 1880s

Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, circa 1880s

H 32.25 in W 23 in D 2 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

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

H 50 in W 31 in D 1 in
Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P2
Located in Norton, MA
Hand-Painted on silk, Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Silk

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P2
Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P2

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P2

H 48 in W 33 in D 1 in
Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking their spirits for long
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits
Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits

Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits

H 45 in W 28 in D 1 in
19th Century Pair of Ancestor Portraits of the King & Queen
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Deeply rooted in the belief that ancestors continue to guide and protect their descendants, many
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

19th Century Pair of Ancestor Portraits of the King & Queen
19th Century Pair of Ancestor Portraits of the King & Queen

19th Century Pair of Ancestor Portraits of the King & Queen

H 54 in W 33 in D 1 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
invite and reward closer inspection. Ancestor portraits have a long history in China stemming from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

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

H 60 in W 33.25 in D 1.5 in

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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
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Early 20th Century Qing Paintings and Screens

Late Qing Dynasty Ancestor Family Portrait

Late Qing Dynasty Ancestor Family Portrait

H 66.93 in W 45.28 in D 1.58 in
Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor's Portrait
Located in SOMIS, CA
This is an authentic, NOT EXPORT, original, 19th century Chinese family portrait that is hand
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor's Portrait
Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor's Portrait

Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor's Portrait

H 43 in W 30 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Daoist Priest
Located in Wilton, CT
Rare Example of a Portrait of a Daoist Priest Shown Sitting in the Lotus Position on a Root Chair
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Ink

Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Daoist Priest

Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Daoist Priest

H 64 in W 41 in
19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait, Oil On Canvas
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
A Chinese ancestor portrait, 19th century, with a new frame.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait, Oil On Canvas
19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait, Oil On Canvas

19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait, Oil On Canvas

H 61.03 in W 46.07 in D 1.58 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
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Early 20th Century Qing Paintings and Screens

Ancestor Portrait of a Lady, Late Qing Dynasty

Ancestor Portrait of a Lady, Late Qing Dynasty

H 63.78 in W 44.49 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
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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

H 56.7 in W 42.13 in D 1.19 in
Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese 'Ancestor Portrait' oil on canvas laid down on board, depicting a seated dignitary. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Chinese Ancestor Portrait

Chinese Ancestor Portrait

H 33 in W 25 in D 1 in
Korean Ancestor Portrait
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestral portraits are commemorative paintings commissioned by families, they are a visual
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Antique 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Paper, Wood

Korean Ancestor Portrait
Korean Ancestor Portrait

Korean Ancestor Portrait

H 58.25 in W 34 in D 2.25 in
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.
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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Glass, Wood, Paper

Chinese Watercolor Ancestor Portrait
Chinese Watercolor Ancestor Portrait

Chinese Watercolor Ancestor Portrait

H 39.5 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestral portraits are commemorative paintings commissioned by families; they are a visual
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Paper, Wood

Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits

Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits

H 56.5 in W 36 in D 2.25 in
Pair of 18th Century Ancestor Portraits
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very chic pair of 18th century ancestor portraits in mirrored frames.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings and Screens

Pair of 18th Century Ancestor Portraits
Pair of 18th Century Ancestor Portraits

Pair of 18th Century Ancestor Portraits

H 47 in Dm 36 in
Monumental Chinese Ancestors Portrait, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Unique depiction of 12 generations, hand painted on loomed linen. Shanxi Province, China, c. late 18th Century. Custom steel hanging bar is 91.88" long. A traditional piece, but q...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

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Linen

Monumental Chinese Ancestors Portrait, 18th Century
Monumental Chinese Ancestors Portrait, 18th Century

Monumental Chinese Ancestors Portrait, 18th Century

H 110 in W 86 in D 0.05 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Fabric

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

Chinese Forty-Two Ancestors Portrait, C. 1850

H 96 in W 58.5 in D 0.25 in
Pair Mirrored Mat & Gilt Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of colorful Chinese ancestor portraits on silk and framed in aged mirrored matting and gilt
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20th Century Paintings and Screens

Pair Mirrored Mat & Gilt Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Pair Mirrored Mat & Gilt Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits

Pair Mirrored Mat & Gilt Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits

H 29 in W 20.5 in D 1.25 in
Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits in Gilt Bamboo Form Frames
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall and not too wide, these striking ancestor portraits are a versatile size. Although we are not
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits in Gilt Bamboo Form Frames
Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits in Gilt Bamboo Form Frames

Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits in Gilt Bamboo Form Frames

H 49.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Chicago, IL
A painted ancestor portrait from China seated in formal robes. Pagoda Red Collection # CMKH003
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Ink

Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Chinese Ancestor Portrait

Chinese Ancestor Portrait

H 43.5 in W 27.25 in D 1 in
Antique Chinese Ancestor's Portrait
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic, original, Chinese family ancestor's portrait that is hand-painted on canvas
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Antique Chinese Ancestor's Portrait
Antique Chinese Ancestor's Portrait

Antique Chinese Ancestor's Portrait

H 43 in W 30 in D 0.5 in
China Trade Ancestor Portraits
Located in Miami, FL
century. Each portrait is painted on Japan paper and mounted with silk border in a gilt wood frame. Image
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper, Wood

China Trade Ancestor Portraits
China Trade Ancestor Portraits

China Trade Ancestor Portraits

H 56.75 in W 31.75 in D 2 in
Antique Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Chinese 18th century large ancestors portrait was hand painted and framed. This tall painting
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Antique Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait
Antique Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait

Antique Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait

H 73 in W 1 in D 44 in
Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portrait Panels
Located in Chicago, IL
. These 20th-century portraits continue this tradition, depicting male and female ancestors dressed in
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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portrait Panels
Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portrait Panels

Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portrait Panels

H 65 in W 23.75 in D 1.5 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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P1
19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P1

19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P1

H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Diminutive Set of Nine Framed Chinese Ancestoral Portraits
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of nine diminutive gilt framed Chinese ancestor portraits. Each picture depicting
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper, Silk

Diminutive Set of Nine Framed Chinese Ancestoral Portraits
Diminutive Set of Nine Framed Chinese Ancestoral Portraits

Diminutive Set of Nine Framed Chinese Ancestoral Portraits

H 17 in W 13.5 in D 0.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits
Located in Chicago, IL
households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking their spirits for long life, health, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

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

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits

H 70.25 in W 31.25 in D 1.25 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper, Wood

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

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Scroll Portraits

H 93 in W 43.5 in D 0.1 in
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. Very nice detail
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

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

H 78 in W 36.5 in D 1 in
Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese ancestor portrait depicting three family members, a husband and his two wives. All wearing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait

Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait

H 80 in W 56 in D 1.75 in
Antique Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Pair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century Chinese ancestor portraits. The portraits depict an aged but richly dressed
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20th Century American Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Antique Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Pair
Antique Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Pair

Antique Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Pair

H 16.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.75 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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Antique Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Antique Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits

Antique Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits

H 55.75 in W 35.75 in L 55.75 in
Pair of Chinese Antique Ancestor Portrait Scroll Paintings
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese Antique Ancestor Portrait Scroll Paintings on Linen Cloth. Richly coloured with the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Linen

Pair of Chinese Antique Ancestor Portrait Scroll Paintings
Pair of Chinese Antique Ancestor Portrait Scroll Paintings

Pair of Chinese Antique Ancestor Portrait Scroll Paintings

H 110 in W 75.5 in
A pair of framed Chinese "Ancestor's portraits" paintings
Located in Winter Park, FL
Each painting depicting a man and woman wearing Court dresses and seated on a throne.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Glass, Ink, Paper

A pair of framed Chinese "Ancestor's portraits" paintings

A pair of framed Chinese "Ancestor's portraits" paintings

H 59 in W 31.5 in
Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully painted and unusually detailed antique ancestor portrait. The composition and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Chinese Ancestor Portrait

Chinese Ancestor Portrait

H 66 in W 33 in D 1.5 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait
Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait

Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait

H 79.5 in W 49.75 in D 2 in
Vintage Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very detailed pair of paintings with intricate brushwork. Frames are about 20 years old and have some wear. They are matted with linen and have a wood liner.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Linen, Paper, Wood

Vintage Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Vintage Chinese Ancestor Portraits

Vintage Chinese Ancestor Portraits

H 53.25 in W 28 in D 1 in

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Chinese Patriarch and Matriarch Ancestral Scroll Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent Chinese scroll ancestor painting showing patriarch and matriarch of a high ranking status civil official. This unusual scroll depicts the dignitary couple seated below a ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper, Wood, Paint

Chinese Patriarch and Matriarch Ancestral Scroll Painting
Chinese Patriarch and Matriarch Ancestral Scroll Painting

Chinese Patriarch and Matriarch Ancestral Scroll Painting

H 76 in W 48 in D 1 in
Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait Depicting a Man in Golden Robes
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese ancestor portrait depicting a man in flowing golden robes decorated with medalions featuring dragons, seated above a floor featuring additional dragon designs in a heavy rect...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait Depicting a Man in Golden Robes
Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait Depicting a Man in Golden Robes

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait Depicting a Man in Golden Robes

H 43 in W 30.5 in D 0.73 in
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

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Canvas, Plexiglass, Wood

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

H 53 in W 29.25 in D 1 in
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 custom frame. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Chinese history with this Qing D...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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Plexiglass, Wood, Parchment Paper

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Ancestral Group Painting on Hand Painted Parchment
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Ancestral Group Painting on Hand Painted Parchment

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Ancestral Group Painting on Hand Painted Parchment

H 82.5 in W 45.25 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Ancestors Painting of Generations Family Officers.Scroll Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scroll Painting of Chinese Qing Dynasty Family Generations of Imperial Officers This family with few generations withheld positions in imperial officers Purchased from Christie's in ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Chinese Ancestors Painting of Generations Family Officers.Scroll Painting
Chinese Ancestors Painting of Generations Family Officers.Scroll Painting

Chinese Ancestors Painting of Generations Family Officers.Scroll Painting

H 83 in W 40 in D 1.5 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 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

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

Monumental Chinese Ancestral Portrait, c. 1900

H 76.5 in W 58.5 in D 2 in
Qing Dynasty Painting of a Royalty Related Couple with Dragon Motifs
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

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Fabric, Plexiglass

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

Qing Dynasty Painting of a Royalty Related Couple with Dragon Motifs

H 53 in W 40.5 in D 1 in
Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Family Ancestor Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage (20th Century) Chinese pen and ink family ancestor portrait capturing nine honorees seated in front of scrolls bearing text framed by curtains, and wearing elaborate robes, w...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Glass, Walnut, Wood, Paper

Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Family Ancestor Portrait
Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Family Ancestor Portrait

Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Family Ancestor Portrait

H 85.75 in W 46 in D 1 in
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Asian Ancestor Portraits For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Asian ancestor portraits for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Asian ancestor portraits was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, fabric and wood. Asian ancestor 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 Asian Ancestor Portraits?

Prices for Asian ancestor portraits start at $780 and top out at $9,650 with the average selling for $4,190.

Finding the Right Paintings-screens for You

Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.

The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.

The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.

In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.

Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.

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