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Pair of Early 20th C Framed Ancestor Portraits
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Pair of Early 20th C Framed Ancestor Portraits

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 September 2025 · Youlls Antiques
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A lovely decorative pair of early 20th c Chinese framed ancestor portraits depicting members of the Qing dynasty imperial court in full regalia . In lovely condition with clean bright colours.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Youlls Antiques has dated these Framed Ancestor Portraits to the 1900s.

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SA1127996
Description
A lovely decorative pair of early 20th c Chinese framed ancestor portraits depicting members of the Qing dynasty imperial court in full regalia . In lovely condition with clean bright colours.
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated these Framed Ancestor Portraits to the 1900s.

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SA1127996
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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Archive I A matched pair of early 20th-century framed ancestor portraits depicting a seated man and woman in traditional attire. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Early 20th C Framed Ancestor Portraits

Archive II A matched pair of early 20th-century framed ancestor portraits depicting a seated man and woman in traditional attire. View II
Archive III A matched pair of early 20th-century framed ancestor portraits depicting a seated man and woman in traditional attire. View III
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A matched pair of early 20th-century framed ancestor portraits depicting a seated man and woman in traditional attire.
Pair Of early 20th C Framed Ancestor Portraits
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A matched pair of early 20th-century framed ancestor portraits depicting a seated man and woman in traditional attire.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Asian
  • MaterialSilk, Paper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsSeated figures, Traditional ceremonial robes, Brocade silk borders, Gold-toned frames
  • SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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Ancestor portraits were traditionally created to honour lineage and family heritage in East Asian cultures, serving as focal points for ancestral veneration and domestic shrines.

Authentic pieces were typically hand-painted on silk or paper using mineral pigments and inks, then mounted on intricate fabric scrolls and framed for preservation.

Authentic period pieces display natural ageing characteristics such as silk degradation, pigment oxidation, hand-stitched mounting borders, and traditional wooden framing methods without modern synthetic materials.

Displaying them as a matched pair on a neutral wall creates a striking focal point, blending historical depth and cultural texture into contemporary interior schemes.

To prevent fading and structural damage, keep framed textiles away from direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels, and ensure professional framing uses UV-protective glazing.
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