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Design Plus Gallery presents a Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portraits. These traditional hand-painted portraits depict a seated … Read more Design Plus Gallery presents a Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portraits. These traditional hand-painted portraits depict a seated male and female ancestor in formal ceremonial attire, rendered with detailed facial characteristics, garments, textiles, and furnishings. The male figure is portrayed wearing an official-style cap and long robe while holding a folding fan, while the female figure is depicted in elaborate embroidered ceremonial dress accented by ornate hair ornaments and jewelry. Both sitters are shown seated upon intricately decorated chairs with carved architectural details and patterned textiles. The paintings are executed in ink and opaque pigments on paper, displaying the formal frontal composition associated with Chinese ancestor portraiture of the Qing period. Each portrait is presented in a black frame accented by gilt corner sections. The paintings exhibit considerable age-related character, including areas of surface loss, flaking, creasing, abrasions, discoloration, small tears, and evidence of previous stabilization or repair. These characteristics are consistent with the age and history of the works. They are in good condition with visible and minimal wear from usage. See less
- Dimensions
- 34.75ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 58.75ʺH
- Styles
- Qing
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Textile
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- he paintings exhibit considerable age-related character, including areas of surface loss, flaking, creasing, abrasions, discoloration, small tears. These characteristics are … morehe paintings exhibit considerable age-related character, including areas of surface loss, flaking, creasing, abrasions, discoloration, small tears. These characteristics are consistent with the age and history of the works. They are in good condition with visible and minimal wear from usage. less
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