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19th Century Ancestor Portraits of a Noble Couple
$3,430per set
£2,592.68per set
€2,973.91per set
CA$4,781.56per set
A$5,205.12per set
CHF 2,762.88per set
MX$62,628.79per set
NOK 35,009.44per set
SEK 32,078.54per set
DKK 22,209.02per set
About the Item
Deeply rooted in the belief that ancestors continue to guide and protect their descendants, many Chinese families pay homage to their departed loved ones through private rituals, seeking their blessings for longevity, well-being, and success. In the late Ming and Qing dynasties, the tradition of commissioning commemorative portraits gained prominence, as these works were thought to embody the spirits of the deceased.
This remarkable pair of 19th-century paintings portrays a noble man and noble woman, meticulously capturing their esteemed status and affluence. Following established conventions, the figures are depicted life-sized, seated frontally, and adorned in sumptuous attire amidst opulent surroundings. In an era before photography, the distinctive faces, meticulously crafted based on verbal descriptions and composite imagery, are arguably the most significant aspect of these portraits.
DIMENSIONS:
Noble Woman: 54" H x 33" W x 1" D
Noble Man: 66.75" H 39" W x 1"D
- Dimensions:Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1800-1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some age-related crackling of the medium.
- Seller Location:North Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7517247308672
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