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Chinese Late Qing Period Framed Ancestor Portrait

Offered by: Susan Silver Antiques

Description
Large late Qing Dynasty period very colorful ancestor portrait of husband and wife in the traditional frontal pose. They are seated on elaborate chairs or thrones in semiformal attire. She is wearing a bright red robe with an embroidered insignia that indicates the couple’s rank and status. She is also wearing an intricate headdress of gold, gems and pearls. Her feet and hands are hidden, while her husband’s long fingernails and feet are showing. On the table behind them are two vases filled with flowers and two plaques that probably indicate their ancestral lineage. The frame is black and mottled with pale gold. It has some minor staining, creases and buckling.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Gauche, Rice Paper, Frame
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. It has some minor staining, creases and buckling.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	8213
Incollect Reference #:	769908

Dimensions

W.	42.5 in;	H.	50 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	107.95 cm;	H.	127 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Susan Silver Antiques, located in Sheffield, Massachusetts, offers a carefully curated selection of 18th and 19th-century Georgian and Regency furniture and accessories. For inquiries, contact us at 413-229-8169 or susan@susansilverantiques.com.