135 × 70 cm each
Republican Period, c. 1920s–40s
Gouache and ink on silk
A striking pair of hand-painted Chinese ancestor portraits, rendered in rich gouache and ink on silk. Created in the early 20th century during the Republican period, the works follow the formal traditions of Qing court portraiture, depicting seated figures in ceremonial attire — a testament to lineage, reverence, and rank.
The surface is delicately layered with fine brushwork, hand-applied outlining, and gold detailing throughout. The female figure is shown in a phoenix crown and brocade robe; the male in an official’s robe with a court necklace and rank badge. Behind them, stylised clouds and a flying phoenix offer further auspicious symbolism.
Both portraits have been professionally remounted on archival, acid-free paper to preserve their structure and prepare them for safe framing. A rare and elegant pair — contemplative in presence, and commanding in scale.
135 × 70 cm each
Republican Period, c. 1920s–40s
Gouache and ink on silk
A striking pair of hand-painted Chinese ancestor portraits, rendered in rich gouache and ink on silk. Created in the early 20th century during the Republican period, the works follow the formal traditions of Qing court portraiture, depicting seated figures in ceremonial attire — a testament to lineage, reverence, and rank.
The surface is delicately layered with fine brushwork, hand-applied outlining, and gold detailing throughout. The female figure is shown in a phoenix crown and brocade robe; the male in an official’s robe with a court necklace and rank badge. Behind them, stylised clouds and a flying phoenix offer further auspicious symbolism.
Both portraits have been professionally remounted on archival, acid-free paper to preserve their structure and prepare them for safe framing. A rare and elegant pair — contemplative in presence, and commanding in scale.
