Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting, Oil Scroll Canvas, Part of Suite, 1880s

Description

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting which is part … more We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting which is part of a suite I have four of these in total, one extra large, one large and two medium sized, this listing is for the one detailed below alone, the others are listed for sale under my other items The is the medium one, it depicts seven very important looking family members in some kind of ceremonial dress robes. The wonder for me is in the detail, the jewellery, the furniture and surroundings, this painting is like a window into late Qing dynasty China The condition is totally original and unrestored, there will be age related marks wear and paint fade all over from honest age and use Dimensions: Height 122 cm Width 74 cm Depth 2 cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. less