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Chinese Ancestor Portrait Mixed Media Painting on Paper

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 200.00 USD
Chinese Ancestor Portrait Mixed Media Painting on Paper
Mixed media painting on paper depicting a seated male figure in traditional Chinese formal attire, possibly an ancestor portrait dating to the 19th century. The subject is dressed in a dark robe adorned with embroidered motifs including a finely detailed rank badge featuring a bird amid clouds and waves, suggesting an official or scholar rank. Gilding accents are present throughout the costume, collar, and surrounding armrests. The portrait features a high level of ornamental detail in the chair's red textile patterning and the subject's robe trim, with blue, gold, and purple hues. The artwork is executed on paper, mounted on board, and surrounded by a dark-colored textile mat. The paper shows signs of age and wear, including visible staining and creases, especially along the lower section. The portrait appears to follow conventions of Chinese ancestor paintings, which traditionally honored deceased family members in domestic altars and were commissioned to preserve lineage identity. Mat board size: 17.25"L x 27"H. Sight size: 11"W x 20"H.

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Condition: Age related wear. As is. Color loss.