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FINE & COLLECTABLE 2.4 METER HIGH ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAiT
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Large Sino-Tibetan Portrait of a Seated Dignitary - Drawing - 19th Century

19th Century

$5,718.29
£4,191.99
€4,800VAT Included
CA$7,876.66
A$7,977.52
CHF 4,582.68
MX$96,737.74
NOK 53,158.58
SEK 54,109.32
DKK 36,602.78

About the Item

Pigments and ink on cloth, mounted on a wooden stretcher frame. China, 19th Century. A striking and finely detailed portrait depicting a seated male dignitary or religious figure, rendered in the Sino-Tibetan tradition. The subject is shown frontally, enthroned on an elaborate ceremonial seat, against a luminous gold-toned ground animated by stylized cloud formations in pink, cream, and soft ochre. A large circular halo behind the head emphasizes the figure’s spiritual or official authority. The sitter wears a dark robe adorned at the chest with a vividly painted five-clawed dragon roundel—an emblem traditionally associated with imperial or high-ranking authority in Chinese visual culture. The dragon, executed in brilliant reds, blues, and greens, coils dynamically across the garment, contrasting with the otherwise restrained palette. Flowing green and red drapery elements frame the figure’s shoulders and cascade symmetrically to the base. The facial features—almond-shaped eyes, finely delineated brows, and a narrow mustache with pointed beard—are carefully articulated with delicate brushwork. The throne back is decorated with framed landscape motifs, while the background clouds float rhythmically across a gold field, evoking celestial space and reinforcing the hierarchical presence of the sitter. The work shows visible age and surface wear consistent with its apparent antiquity: areas of abrasion, pigment loss, craquelure, and discoloration throughout, particularly across the central register and halo. The painting is presented on a later simple wooden stretcher frame; the reverse reveals plain backing consistent with a mounted textile support. Overall, a compelling and decorative example of East Asian devotional or commemorative portraiture, distinguished by its strong iconography, balanced composition, and richly symbolic dragon imagery. Condition: Noticeable surface wear, abrasions, scattered losses, and discoloration; structurally stable on stretcher.
  • Creation Year:
    19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52.76 in (134 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
    Ink
  • Movement & Style:
    Modern
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1595781stDibs: LU650317764422

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