1508 - Monumental Ancestral Portrait of a Nobleman. Chinese School. 19th Century.

Monumental Ancestral Portrait of a Nobleman. Chinese School. 19th Century. Pigments on rice paper. Dimensions: 161 x 90 cm. A female figure depicted in a frontal pose with a solemn demeanor, dressed in ceremonial attire in shades of red and green, richly decorated with embroidered motifs of auspicious birds and clouds. Her serene and restrained face, framed by an ornate headdress, conveys a hieratic dignity characteristic of traditional Chinese ancestral portraits. The calligraphic inscription on the left and the red seal lend authenticity and a commemorative context to the piece. The symmetrical, frontal representation, combined with the meticulous detail of the costume, reflects the Confucian ideals of filial respect and spiritual continuity. This portrait, conceived as a devotional work, is part of an aesthetic and ritual practice that flourished in China during the 18th and 19th centuries, combining pictorial mastery with genealogical significance. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.