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Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Ancestral Portrait of a man and woman. Portrait shows a man and a woman, each in patterned
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper. Portrait shows four family members, each in patterned
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

LARGE 138X114CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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Plywood

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
male portrait; painting on rice paper; painting can be rolled up
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
H 60 in W 34 in D 0.1 in
Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
group portrait; painting is on rice paper; 41in(W) x 59in(H) are the overall measurements of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
H 59 in W 41 in D 0.1 in
LARGE PAIR OF 133X78CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS WITH GOLD BORDERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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Plywood

EXTRA LARGE 162X113CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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Plywood

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

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Linen

Sublime Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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Glass

Lovely Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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Glass

HIGHLY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 CHiNESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT IN MUSEUM FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1860-1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait in a lovely museum glass exhibition frame that is extremely
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Antique 1860s Chinese High Victorian Paintings and Screens

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Paper

FiNE & COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE CIR 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT IN MUSEUM FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1860-1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait in a lovely museum glass exhibition frame that is extremely
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Antique 1860s Chinese High Victorian Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait of a Seated Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully painted Ancestral Painting from the Qing Dynasty period, late 19th Century. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Paper

19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

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 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

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Acrylic, Paper

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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

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

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Linen, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

A Large Early Chinese Upper Nobility Ancestral Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Large Chinese Qing Dynasty (late 19th century) Style Upper Nobility Ancestral
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

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Paper, Giltwood

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

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Silk, Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Imperial Officer Hanging Scroll Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Imperial Officer's Portrait, 19th Century, The imperial officer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Quartz

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

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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

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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

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Paint

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits
H 49.5 in W 24.25 in D 1.25 in
Impressive Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique Chinese ancestral portrait of a gentleman wearing a phoenix and dragon decorated robe
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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
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

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Gouache

Vintage Chinese Ancestral Portraits on Paper - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of cultural richness to your décor with this set of 2 Vintage Chinese Ancestral
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Mid-20th Century North American Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Impressive Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestor 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

Impressive Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Impressive Chinese Ancestral Portrait
H 82.25 in W 44.13 in D 2 in
Early Monumental Framed Chinese Ancestral Portraits -Guache on Paper , 76”h - S/
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of early Chinese ancestral portraits, male and female. The medium is guache on paper
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Vintage Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass a Window to Another Time
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral portrait which has been hand
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Glass

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

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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

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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
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20th Century Paintings

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Mirror

Huge 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil Scroll Canvas Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare huge Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Rare circa 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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Canvas

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
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Chinese Four Figures Ancestral Portrait Painting
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese School, Four Figures Ancestral Portrait Painting, Ink on Paper, depicting four seated women
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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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
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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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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.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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
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Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Silk, Wood

Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits
Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits
H 25.25 in W 21 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Ancestral Portrait, 19th Century, China
Located in Girona, Spain
Chinese ancestral portrait. Gouache on paper. Gilded wooden frame with elaborate, decorative
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Wood, Paper

Impressive 18th Century Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large and meticulously detailed Chinese ancestral portrait of a royal man and woman in red and
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Large & Finely Painted in Ink & Color
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique large and finely painted Chinese ancestral portrait in color, gilt and ink presented in
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Pair Of Chinese Ancestral Portraits In Faux Bamboo Frames
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair Of Chinese Ancestral Portraits In Faux Bamboo Frames. Two pieces total, figures of seated man
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Faux Bamboo, Paper

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

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Paper, Glass, Giltwood

Early 20th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Located in Chicago, IL
Believing that the departed continue to hold influence over the lives of the living, many Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Large Painted Chinese Ancestral Portraits Grasscloth & Faux Bamboo Frames - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These hand painted Chinese hand painted ancestral portrait are antique scrolls in mid-century
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Early 20th Century Asian Qing Paintings

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Grasscloth, Wood, Paint, Paper

Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil Scroll Canvas Part of Suite, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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Canvas

Antique Ancestral Female Portrait
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely Chinese ancestral portrait painted on silk.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Antique Ancestral Female Portrait
Antique Ancestral Female Portrait
H 62 in W 36 in D 1 in
Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese ancestral portrait, the individual is the matriarch of a high ranking official as
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Fabric

Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting
Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting
H 74 in W 33 in D 0.1 in
Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting, Large & Finely Painted in Color, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique large and finely painted Chinese ancestral portrait in color, gilt and ink presented in
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestral Patriarch Portrait, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing dynasty period framed ancestral portrait from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper, Glass, Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Painting, Large and Finely Painted in Color
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique large and finely painted Chinese ancestral portraits in vibrant color and gilt on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Giltwood, Silk

Chinese Qing Ancestral Portraits
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of framed Chinese Qing Dynasty ancestral portraits painted on paper and depicting a seated
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Chinese Qing Ancestral Portraits
Chinese Qing Ancestral Portraits
H 43.5 in W 26.5 in D 1 in
Chinese Republic Period Ancestral Portrait
Located in Hudson, NY
may in fact be more about a desire for the glory days of Chinese imperial rule then a specific family
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Antique Chinese Ancestral Mandarin Portrait, Watercolor circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese Mandarin painting offers watercolor portrait of seated man, framed, c1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paint

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Chinese Ancestral Portraits For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Chinese Ancestral Portraits?

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.
Questions About Chinese Ancestral Portraits
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.