Pair Vintage Chinese Ancestral Painted on Silk Framed Portraits

Description

Silk, in modern frames, panels approx. 34 x 18.5 in., frames 40x 22 x 1/2 in.

Provenance: From the Estate of William Tinkler, Jr., a distinguished trial lawyer

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: overall good condition, a few scattered abrasions to frames

Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Silk

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; overall good condition, a few scattered abrasions to frames

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Dimensions

40 x 22 x 1 in

Pair Vintage Chinese Ancestral Painted on Silk Framed Portraits

Lot 0735

Estimate $1,400-$2,700

Aug 23, 2026, 10:03 PM EDT

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The August Collection II

Aug 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

New York, NY, United States

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