A Pair of Impressive Chinese Ancestor Portraits

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, ink and pigments on paper, includes two hanging scrolls, now presented in frames, the male and female sitters are very finely painted dressed in winter court attire, the gentleman wears a court robe bearing a first civil rank badge with white crane, great detail is paid to their faces and accessories, gold leaf paper is featured above, paintings on a white paper mount, presented in black large rim frames with gilt interior border.

Frame dimensions 84 1/2 x 36 in., Image size 58 x 25 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

Areas of loss with restoration; some creases; some light wear and soil to surface; not examined outside of the frames.