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THBPair, Large Chinese Ancestral Portraits on Silk
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1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveAug 9, 2015 - Aug 10, 2015
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Chinese School, 20th century. Pair of framed ancestral portraits, ink and pigment on silk, apparently unsigned. A pair of ancestral portraits comprising of one depicting a female figure seated on a raised pedestal wearing beaded headdress and ornate red silk robe decorated in a square cartouche to chest with floral motif, cloud scrolls, stylized waves, and a white bird, her robe further decorated at bottom edge with a band of chevrons; the other portrait depicting a male figure with mustache and beard seated on raised pedestal, the figure dressed in ornate blue silk robes and traditional hat, the robe decorated similarly to his female counterpart's with floral motif, cloud scrolls, stylized waves, and chevron patterning. Each figure on a solid gold toned background with pedestal resting on a shaped medallion containing a pink chrysanthemum blossom, the medallion surrounded by conforming lines of white dots on black ground, each portrait panel with a cream colored silk surround and coordinating blue border contained within a gilt frame. Each framed approximately 56.5" x 31.75". Each sight size approximately 45.25" x 20.25".
Condition
Items not examined out of frame, uncertain if works are laid down or not. Some signs on each one of handling wear including creases. Some areas rippled likely due to falling in frame--does not appear to be water damage. Paint layer appears to be stable without lifting. No signs of rips, tears or holes.
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