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Early 20th Century Chinese Ancestor Group Portrait
Youlls Antiques
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ancestor Group Portrait

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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An early 20th century Chinese group portrait depicting 4 family members in court attire, hand painted on paper & retaining good bright colours .

Physical Dimensions
Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Youlls Antiques has dated this Chinese Ancestor Group Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1133488
Description
An early 20th century Chinese group portrait depicting 4 family members in court attire, hand painted on paper & retaining good bright colours .
Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Chinese Ancestor Group Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133488
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A framed vertical Chinese painting depicting a group portrait of four figures wearing traditional Qing dynasty garments against a plain beige background.
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Archive I A framed vertical Chinese painting depicting a group portrait of four figures wearing traditional Qing dynasty garments against a plain beige background.

Early 20th Century Chinese Ancestor Group Portrait

Archive II A framed vertical Chinese painting depicting a group portrait of four figures wearing traditional Qing dynasty garments against a plain beige background. View II
Archive III A framed vertical Chinese painting depicting a group portrait of four figures wearing traditional Qing dynasty garments against a plain beige background. View III
Archive IV A framed vertical Chinese painting depicting a group portrait of four figures wearing traditional Qing dynasty garments against a plain beige background. View IV
Archive V A framed vertical Chinese painting depicting a group portrait of four figures wearing traditional Qing dynasty garments against a plain beige background. View V
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A framed vertical Chinese painting depicting a group portrait of four figures wearing traditional Qing dynasty garments against a plain beige background.
Early 20th Century Chinese Ancestor Group Portrait
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A framed vertical Chinese painting depicting a group portrait of four figures wearing traditional Qing dynasty garments against a plain beige background.
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Chinese ancestor portraits were created to honour deceased relatives and facilitate filial piety rituals. Traditionally displayed during festival periods and family observances, these formal portraits recorded ancestral lineage and preserved family memory across successive generations.

These portraits were primarily painted on silk or paper supports using natural mineral pigments and India ink. The pigments were mixed with animal skin glue binders to create opaque, durable colours that retain their intensity over time.

Authentic period portraits typically display natural age-related toning of the silk or paper background, fine hand-painted ink line work, and traditional insignia such as rank badges or court robes. Later reproductions often feature printed textures rather than layered pigment strokes.

A large framed portrait serves as a strong focal point when mounted above a sideboard, console table, or fireplace. Pairing the artwork with clean-lined contemporary furniture or minimalist accents allows the intricate details and historical character to stand out.

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