Lot 79: Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait of a Noblewoman

Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait of a Noblewoman
Late Qing Dynasty style, 19th century
Ink and color on silk, framed under glass
portrait depicting a seated noblewoman in full formal court attire, wearing a brilliant red robe embroidered with four-clawed dragons among clouds and waves, accented with phoenixes and auspicious motifs, elaborate headdress is rendered with floral ornament, tassels, and pearl strands
51″ x 26″
Condition: Light toning and scattered creases; water damage lower right, minor surface spotting; not examined out of frame

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Estimate: $800- $1200

Auction Date: October 25, 2025

Realized Price: $Unsold