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Two unsigned portraits depicting a dignified couple in formal court attire, executed in the manner of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) ancestral …
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Two unsigned portraits depicting a dignified couple in formal court attire, executed in the manner of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) ancestral paintings. The male figure wears elaborate robes with dragon motifs and an official's hat indicating high rank, while the female figure is similarly attired in richly decorated garments with an ornate headdress. Both portraits demonstrate careful attention to hierarchical dress codes and facial characterization typical of traditional Chinese ancestor portraiture.
Rendered in ink and color on paper, these works display the formal compositional style and symbolic elements characteristic of Chinese memorial portraits, including the emphasis on status-indicating costume details and dignified frontal poses. The painting technique employs traditional methods, featuring fine linear work and flat color application.
Recently matted in a light beige silk mat board and framed, these portraits serve as striking focal points in dining rooms, living spaces, or hallways.
Each: H=37 in. H=37 in. W=27 in. D=2 in. 7 lbs.
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- Dimensions
- 27ʺW × 2ʺD × 37ʺH
- Styles
- Qing
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Paper
- Pen and Ink
- Silk
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- 3.5-inch silk matting in light beige. Pinhead-sized brown speck on the mat near the lower edge of the print of … more3.5-inch silk matting in light beige. Pinhead-sized brown speck on the mat near the lower edge of the print of the lady. (see close‑up). Artwork unaffected. Colors remain vibrant with no significant fading. No tears, holes, or losses to the print surface. Cosmetically, both dust covers have oil stains on the bottom corners and minor tears. Minor edge wear consistent with age and handling. No signs of restoration. Each: H=37 in. H=37 in. W=27 in. D=2 in. 7 lbs. less
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