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Chinese Ancestor Painting, 19th Century
Located in Geneva, IL
Mid-19th century painted Chinese ancestor portrait. Large size - 5 ft in height. Nicely framed.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

18th C Chinese Ancestoral painting
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Antique double ancestor painting with many old restorations
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

Chinese Ancestor Painting with Seven Figures
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Qing dynasty ancestor painting on silk with ink, mineral colors, Chinese vegetable pigments, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Tapestries

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Silk

Pair of Large Chinese Ancestor Paintings on Linen Canvas, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
An extremely decorative pair of Chinese ancestor scroll paintings, circa 1870. Richly colored with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Chinese Ancestor Scroll Painting
Located in Norwalk, CT
Chinese Ancestor Scroll Painting on linen, c. 1880, now framed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Chinese Ancestor Scroll Painting
Located in Norwalk, CT
Chinese Ancestor Scroll Painting on linen, c. 1880, now framed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Linen

Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very large Chinese ancestor portrait showing three generations sitting in the pagoda with their
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Ink

Chinese Family Ancestor Portrait
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese ancestor portrait depicting three family members, a father and twin daughters. All wearing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Chinese Pair Ancestor Portraits
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair Chinese ancestor portraits of Mandarin couple in their colorful winter costumes bearing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Silk, Ink

Chinese Ancestor Scroll
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Chinese Ancestor Scroll
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese ancestor portrait depicting three family members, a husband and his two wives. All wearing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Pair of Chinese Antique Ancestor Portrait Scroll Paintings
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese Antique Ancestor Portrait Scroll Paintings on Linen Cloth. Richly coloured with the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Linen

Pair Chinese 19th Century Ancestor Portraits
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

A pair of framed Chinese "Ancestor s portraits" paintings
Located in Winter Park, FL
Each painting depicting a man and woman wearing Court dresses and seated on a throne.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Glass, Ink, Paper

Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Located in Chamblee, GA
Fine Quality Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor Portraits framed in black.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

PAIR OF CHINESE SILK SCREENS OF ANCESTORS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A PAIR OF CHINESE SILK SCREENS OF ANCESTORS, IN FRAMES
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Chinese ancestor portraits, a male and a female. Dimensions: male -- 29 1/2
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Antique 19th Century Paintings

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Ink

Pair Framed 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair Framed 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Silk, Plexiglass, Watercolor

18th c. Ancestor painting
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid 18th c. Ancestor or court offical portrait. Walter color on silk applied to paper, original
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Chippendale Paintings a...

Antique Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of early Chinese ancestor portraits of a Mandarin dignitary and his wife. She is wearing a red
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Ancestor Portrait
Located in Southampton, NY
Ancestor Portrait, China Circa 1880 , Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Ancestor Portrait
Located in Southampton, NY
Ancestor Portait, China Circa 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Pair of Unusual Signed Chinese Gouache Ancestor Portraits
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nothing dreary about these ancestors. Beautifully painted in vibrant opaque watercolor, rich
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20th Century Chinese Paintings

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Silk

Ancestor Portrait
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and decorative 19th Century Chinese ancestor portrait of a court official in a vintage
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Wood, Silk, Paint

Antique Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Pair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century Chinese ancestor portraits. The portraits depict an aged but richly dressed
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20th Century American Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Ancestor Portrait
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful Silk Ancestor Portrait under Glass with Elmwood Frame
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Silk, Elm, Glass

Set of Early 18th Century Ancestor Paintings.
Located in Westport, CT
, antique ancestor and temple paintings in the business. See our other 1stDibs listings and our Store Front
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings

Exceptional ancestor portrait of a noble lady. 19 Century.
Located in Westport, CT
.) No other damage.) Part of an important collection of genuine 18-19 century ancestor portraits.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Pair of 19th Century Ancestor Portraits
Located in Westport, CT
With original frames and matching stands. Excellent condition. Can be hung or displayed with the original custom stands. Very rare size for this type of work.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

An exceptional set of 19th Century Ancestor Portraits
Located in Westport, CT
Portraits of an imperial court official and his wife. Northern China. *** Please go to
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Chinese Ancestor Painting
Located in Hudson, NY
Large painting of a pair of Chinese ancestors
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Watercolor, Paper

Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully painted and unusually detailed antique ancestor portrait. The composition and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Ancestor Portraits
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very detailed pair of paintings with intricate brushwork. Frames are about 20 years old and have
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Linen, Paper, Wood

Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Early 20th century ancestor portrait. Richly decorated with dragons and a long pearl necklace, this
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

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Chinese Ancestor Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese ancestor painting you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Chinese ancestor painting for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, fabric and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese ancestor painting — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Chinese ancestor painting, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Ancestor Painting?

The average selling price for a Chinese ancestor painting at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Ancestor Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese ancestor paintings are portraits of the deceased ancestors of a Chinese family. These portraits would be done by an artist to honor and remember their ancestors, and legend had it that if these paintings were properly cared for, the ancestors would bring fortune to the family. Shop an array of Chinese ancestor paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.

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