2x groot voorouderschilderij - local - China (No reserve price)

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Two large unsigned ancestor portraits on canvas, in a limited edition from China dating to 1980, depicting a Qing dynasty nobleman and his wife in royal court attire, each measuring 150 cm by 75 cm and created with mixed media on rolled canvas.

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Ancestor worship is an important part of Chinese culture.
This beautiful pair of hand-painted Chinese canvas artworks brings timeless elegance and cultural richness to your space. These portraits, featuring a noble lady and gentleman in traditional royal court attire, reflect the dignified beauty of ancient Chinese ancestor worship. Draped in deep blue-green garments with intricate details and seated on elegant thrones, each figure symbolizes heritage, honor, and craftsmanship.

Traditional Chinese ancestor/royal court portrait style
Color palette: blue-green, gold, crimson red, and subtle accents.
Material: canvas

sent on record
It is handcrafted using the giclée technique on canvas.
Dimensions are per piece.
Weight is for sharing.
Ancestor worship has been an essential practice in Chinese culture since ancient times. During the imperial era, it was a sacred family duty to care for the spirits of deceased ancestors. Memorial portraits, or ancestor portraits like these, became essential everyday household items.

This set of portrait paintings depicts an aristocrat of the first civil rank from the Qing dynasty and his wife. His rank can be inferred from the flying white crane (mandarin) that adorns his robe. The crane symbolized a long life and wisdom. The crane (mandarin) emblem indicated the wearer as the first and highest civil official at the Qing court. The official's wife is also depicted in a matching robe with a matching mandarin emblem to signify her husband's rank.

Shipping is done with track and trace.
Cloths are shipped rolled up.

Ancestor worship is an important part of Chinese culture.
This beautiful pair of hand-painted Chinese canvas artworks brings timeless elegance and cultural richness to your space. These portraits, featuring a noble lady and gentleman in traditional royal court attire, reflect the dignified beauty of ancient Chinese ancestor worship. Draped in deep blue-green garments with intricate details and seated on elegant thrones, each figure symbolizes heritage, honor, and craftsmanship.

Traditional Chinese ancestor/royal court portrait style
Color palette: blue-green, gold, crimson red, and subtle accents.
Material: canvas

sent on record
It is handcrafted using the giclée technique on canvas.
Dimensions are per piece.
Weight is for sharing.
Ancestor worship has been an essential practice in Chinese culture since ancient times. During the imperial era, it was a sacred family duty to care for the spirits of deceased ancestors. Memorial portraits, or ancestor portraits like these, became essential everyday household items.

This set of portrait paintings depicts an aristocrat of the first civil rank from the Qing dynasty and his wife. His rank can be inferred from the flying white crane (mandarin) that adorns his robe. The crane symbolized a long life and wisdom. The crane (mandarin) emblem indicated the wearer as the first and highest civil official at the Qing court. The official's wife is also depicted in a matching robe with a matching mandarin emblem to signify her husband's rank.

Shipping is done with track and trace.
Cloths are shipped rolled up.

Details

Artist
local
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
2x groot voorouderschilderij
Technique
Mixed technique
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
China
Year
1980
Condition
Good condition
Height
150 cm
Width
75 cm
Weight
1.3 kg
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Period
1970-1980
Sold by
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Objects sold
98.6%
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