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Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary
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Chinese ancestor portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary.
Antique tempera on paper painting of a Mandarin Dignitary wearing a red court dress and seated on a throne chair. Based on the style of his formal robe, this man was probably an official of the highest rank. Ancestor portraits have a long history in China. This painting, by an unknown artist, dates from circa 1850 and is of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) - the last Imperial Dynasty. This very fine painting is matted with papyrus and silk and framed under glass in a faux bamboo black wood frame.
Condition is good, although there is some slight foxing.
Measurements: W 20” x H 31” x D ¾”.
Weight: 7 lb.
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some slight foxing.
- Seller Location:Vero Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3915328426172
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