19th Century Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting on Paper

Description

We are selling this great large scale Ancestor portrait. This portrait is of an ancestor or empress type figure with an attendant in a scholarly interior setting. The painting is executed in watercolor on paper and is probably 18th or 19th century.

Condition: Some old damages and repairs with repairs.

Dimensions:
Height 55 1/2 Inches 141.0 cm
Width 31 7/8 Inches 81.3 cm
Depth 1 1/4 Inches 3.3 cm
Sight Height 52 7/8 Inches 134.4 cm
Sight Width 29 3/8 Inches 74.7 cm

Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some wear, damages, repairs, losses and warping.

Origin:
China

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor

PLACEHOLDER SHIPPING NOTES: Winning bidders will be contacted regarding shipping after the auction closes.

Condition

Restored; Some Imperfections; Some wear, damages, repairs, losses and warping.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

55.5 x 31.38 x 1.25 in

19th Century Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting on Paper

Lot 0792

Estimate $900-$1,800

Aug 7, 2026, 3:17 PM EDT

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$440

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