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A 19th C Chinese Ancestor Painting in Original Frame with Lovely Bright Vibrant Colours
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A 19th C Chinese Ancestor Painting in Original Frame with Lovely Bright Vibrant Colours

19th century
Sold 18 October 2026 · Macintosh Antiques
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A 19th c Chinese Ancestor Painting in original frame with lovely bright vibrant colours, Late Qing Period

Size: 40 inches wide, 1 inch deep, 47 inches tall

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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SA1195357
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MA4353
Description
A 19th c Chinese Ancestor Painting in original frame with lovely bright vibrant colours, Late Qing Period

Size: 40 inches wide, 1 inch deep, 47 inches tall

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195357
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4353
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A framed 19th-century Chinese ancestor portrait painting depicting a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins. SOLD18 OCT 26
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Archive I A framed 19th-century Chinese ancestor portrait painting depicting a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins. SOLD18 OCT 26

A 19th C Chinese Ancestor Painting in Original Frame with Lovely Bright Vibrant Colours

Archive II A framed 19th-century Chinese ancestor portrait painting depicting a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century Chinese ancestor portrait painting depicting a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century Chinese ancestor portrait painting depicting a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins. View IV
Archive V A framed 19th-century Chinese ancestor portrait painting depicting a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins. View V
Archive VI A framed 19th-century Chinese ancestor portrait painting depicting a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins. View VI
Archive VII A framed 19th-century Chinese ancestor portrait painting depicting a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins. View VII
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A framed 19th-century Chinese ancestor portrait painting depicting a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins.
A 19th c Chinese Ancestor Painting in original frame with lovely bright vibrant colours
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A framed 19th-century Chinese ancestor portrait painting depicting a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialPaper, Silk, Mineral Pigment, Wood
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFrontal portraiture, Mandarin rank badge, Tiger skin drape, Traditional headdress
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century Chinese ancestor painting comes in its original wooden frame and belongs to the Qing Dynasty style. The artwork uses paper, silk, and mineral pigments, showing a frontal portrait of a male official in a dark robe flanked by two female figures, all seated on chairs covered in tiger skins with traditional headdresses and mandarin rank badges. The rectangular timber frame has a medium brown finish with visible wood grain, while the artwork displays vibrant multicolour tones including red, blue, gold, and black. Signs of age include vertical staining and discoloration on the paper background. Measuring 120 cm high, 102 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the painting hangs securely from a metal chain fixed to the top of the frame. In a contemporary home, this striking piece works well hung above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The maximalist wonderland design vibe adds a bold focal point to interior spaces, pairing easily with traditional or eclectic decor. The rich pigments and detailed motifs create depth on plain walls, bringing historical character to domestic interiors.

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Ancestor portraits were created during the Qing Dynasty as ritual objects commissioned to honour deceased relatives. Displayed during lunar new year and family ceremonies, these paintings recorded lineage and represented the status of the subjects through official robes and symbols.

These works were typically executed on silk or paper using mineral pigments and ink. The process involved layering natural paints to achieve rich, opaque colours that retained stability over long periods.

Authentic pieces exhibit formal frontal composition, meticulous brushwork on rank badges, and age-consistent natural oxidisation on the paper or silk backing. Hierarchical seating arrangements and precise imperial costuming also indicate period-correct construction.

Designers frequently position large framed ancestor portraits as central focal points above sideboards or consoles in contemporary spaces. The graphic line work and rich colour palette contrast effectively with minimalist, eclectic, or traditional decor schemes.

Framed works on paper or silk must be displayed away from direct sunlight and sources of extreme heat or humidity. UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials prevent fading, foxing, and material deterioration.
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