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Description

An attractive pair of 19th Century sympathetically framed Chinese ancestor portraits depicting an emperor & empress seated in a formal pose.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated these Chinese Ancestor Portraits to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

125cm (49.21")

Width

63cm (24.80")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1083871

Description

An attractive pair of 19th Century sympathetically framed Chinese ancestor portraits depicting an emperor & empress seated in a formal pose.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated these Chinese Ancestor Portraits to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

125cm (49.21")

Width

63cm (24.80")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1083871

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Youlls Antiques

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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom

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ObjectPaintings & Wall Art
Period19th century
StyleQing Dynasty
MaterialSilk, Ink, Pigment, Wood
ColourMulticolour
MotifsImperial robes, Formal seated pose, Calligraphic inscriptions, Traditional headwear
SizeH 125 cm (49 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Chinese ancestor portraits were traditionally commissioned for veneration rituals, serving as a focal point for families to honour deceased forebears and maintain lineage continuity.

Authentic pieces are typically executed in ink and mineral pigments on silk or paper scrolls, often framed in dark wood to protect the delicate textiles.

Authentication involves examining the ageing characteristics of the silk, the composition of traditional mineral pigments, and the presence of stylistic markers consistent with specific dynastic periods.

These works function effectively as focal points in a study or hallway, paired with minimal contemporary framing or lighting to highlight the rich colour palette and historical detail.

Preservation requires controlled humidity, avoidance of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and professional framing behind UV-protective glazing.