A large Chinese ancestor portrait painting, early 20th century,

Description

A large Chinese ancestor portrait painting, early 20th century,

of two elderly couples wearing court robes, seated in armchairs, ink and colour on paper

110 x 91cm, framed and glazed

Footnote:

二十世纪初佚名宗祠画设色纸本镜框

Condition Report:

Did not examine outside of the frame, a/f.
Paper creased and cockled with tears and repairs throughout, staining and dirt marks.

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A large Chinese ancestor portrait painting, early 20th century,

Lot 0078

Estimate £400-£600

Jul 6, 2026, 2:11 PM EDT

Starting Price

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£240

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Jun 30, 2026 1:00 PM EDT

Stansted Mountfitchet, ESSEX, United Kingdom

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