A few examples of appraisal values for
ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT

• A CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT ON
  A CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT ON SILKA Chinese ancestral portrait on silk40 1/4 x 31in (102 x 79cm)
• CHINESE GENERATIONAL ANCESTRAL
  CHINESE GENERATIONAL ANCESTRAL PORTRAITChinese generational ancestral portrait, colored ink on paper, several seated family members in traditional clothing. Frame appx 45 3/4" x 38".
• CHINESE SCHOOL, ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT,
  CHINESE SCHOOL, ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT, EX MUSEUM Ming Dynasty (17th c.), Official's Wife, colors on silk mounted to paper, depicted in robes decorated with leaf design, and elaborately embellished sash, rolled with black lacquer handles, no stamps or inscriptions observed, 56"h x 31"w (silk), 86"l x 36"w (total)
• (2) CHINESE GOUACHE ANCESTRAL
  (2) CHINESE GOUACHE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS(lot of 2) Framed Chinese watercolor and gouache ancestral portraits, possibly on silk, unsigned, the man depicted in Imperial robes, sight: approx 6.5"h, 4.75"w, overall: approx 12.75"h, 9.75"w; 2.75lbs total
• ASIAN PAINTED ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT.
  ASIAN PAINTED ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: sight - 34.25" h x 30" w. Condition: Good with some foxing, toning and creases. Has not been examined out-of-frame.
• (2) INDIVIDUALLY FRAMED ANCESTRAL
  (2) INDIVIDUALLY FRAMED ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS. Seated on chairs. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: sight - 41.25" h x 22.5" w. Condition: Good with some toning, foxing and creases.
• LARGE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT ON
  LARGE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT ON SILK. Large painted Chinese ancestral portrait of a seated lady, most probably an official's wife. Wearing a Phoenix and floral decorated headdress, and a red ground robe with dragon and bird decoration. Was once a hanging scroll that has since been framed. By consignor provenance this was purchased from a gallery on the Left Bank in Paris between 1986/1987. From a Park Avenue, NYC estate. Dimensions: sight - 55.5" h x 32" w. Condition: Good with small tears, punctures, crease lines, and losses.
• TWO LARGE CHINESE PAINTED BURLAP
  TWO LARGE CHINESE PAINTED BURLAP ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS8 ft. 11 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. both. Condition Wear, losses scattered staining, tears, numerous repairs and discoloration throughout on both. Definite fold marks. Condition report sounds worse than how they look in person. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• LARGE FRAMED CHINESE ANCESTRAL
  LARGE FRAMED CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT. Large framed Chinese painted Ancestral portrait displaying (6) figures. (3) Men and (3) women seated in robes. From a Mamaroneck, NY estate. Dimensions: sight measures approx. 56" h x 34.675" w; frame measures approx. 59.75" h x 38.5" w. Condition: Good, with toning, some foxing to edges, and several creased areas. Has not been examined out-of-frame.
• PR OF CHINESE REVERSE PAINTED
  PR OF CHINESE REVERSE PAINTED ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS. Pair of framed Chinese reverse painted ancestral portraits. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: framed paintings measure approx. 27.75" h x 19.5" w. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
• LARGE FRAMED CHINESE PAINTED
  LARGE FRAMED CHINESE PAINTED ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT. Of a seated robed female with hair ornament and earrings. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: Condition: Good with some toning, creases, holes, and general wear. Painting has not been viewed unmounted. Was most surely once a scroll that has been framed.
• PAIR OF CHINESE ANCESTRAL
  PAIR OF CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITSeach mounted to a panel and framed; Condition: no glass in frames; each 64 x 36 1/2 inches overall
• PAIR OF ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT
  PAIR OF ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT PAINTINGS ON SILKDESCRIPTION: A Pair of Chinese Ancestral portraits depict a regal male and female figure, painted over silk with floral and meandering patterns. Stamped with artist red seal. CIRCA: Early-Mid 20th Cent. ORIGIN: China DIMENSIONS: H: 30.5" W: 14.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• EARLY CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAIT
  EARLY CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAIT PLUS 2 WATERCOLOR LANDS...Three (3) Chinese paintings. 1st item: Ancestral portrait, watercolor and gouache painting on silk with gilt accents, depicting an older woman in a brightly colored red dragon-decorated robe, seated on a wooden armchair against a neutral background. Housed in a giltwood bamboo frame under glass. Sight: 57" H x 33" W. Framed: 59" H x 35" W. Qing dynasty period. 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) Chinese vertical watercolor on silk landscape paintings depicting architectural structures, trees, and monumental rock formations in the background. Painted Chinese characters and red seals to upper corners. Both housed in contemporary giltwood frames and matted with silk brocade. Sights: 7" W x 19" H. Framed: 11" W x 25" H. Both early 20th century. Condition: 1st item: Water damage with associated loss and creasing to lower margin. Some areas of creasing, tears, and loss - many with old restoration, especially along the upper edge. Some overall toning, damp staining, scattered foxing spots, and minor scattered holes. 2nd-3rd items: Overall waviness to paper and toning. Slight staining to mats, otherwise in very good condition.
• TAINO BASALT ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT
  TAINO BASALT ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT HEADTaino. Carved black basalt ancestral Portrait Head. These were made to honor deceased tribal elite. There is a secondary ''ghost figure'' on top of head. The eyes formed by support holes. Residual arms form the bottom of eye ridge. Length 3.9''.
• PAIR CHINESE REVERSE PAINTED
  PAIR CHINESE REVERSE PAINTED ANCESTRAL PORTRAITSFrame size: 28 1/4" high, 19 1/4" wide. Not examined out of frames. Provenance: Property of a Westport CT Estate. Condition: Any condition information included in our lot descriptions is not the equivalent of a written condition statement, and the absence of condition information does not imply that the lot is free of defects. Our auction lot descriptions reflect our effort to provide accurate, objective and fair information on all lots for sale, and we encourage bidders to request written condition statements and large file images on any lots of interest by emailing condition@woodburyauction.com. We also strongly advise that you or someone on your behalf inspect the lot personally before bidding. All lots are sold "as is" and "where is" and neither we nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property. There are no returns and no refunds based on condition
• PAIR FRAMED CHINESE ANCESTRAL
  PAIR FRAMED CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS ON SILKFrame size: 40 1/2" high, 27 1/8" wide. Affixed to backing, with some spotting/staining, soiling, paint losses to woman. Provenance: From the Estate of William Kenny III. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• FRAMED CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT
  FRAMED CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT PAINTING 19TH CENTURY...Framed Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting 19th century watercolor on paper depicting ancestor portrait of man seated wearing blue robe with flying crane Provenance: From the Robert Cerciello Collection, West Hartford, Connecticut Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• LARGE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT
  LARGE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT SEATED SCHOLAR FIGURE ...Large Chinese Ancestral Portrait seated scholar figure wearing a red robe with dove patch, oil on silk, 34" x 49". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• TWO LARGE CHINESE ANCESTRAL
  TWO LARGE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS BOTH WATERCOLOR O...Two Large Chinese Ancestral Portraits both watercolor on paper one figure in red, the other in blue, both having four claw dragon details on their robes image size 43 x 26 inches Provenance: From a private New York City collection. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• PAIR OF MAHOGANY CHIPPENDALE
  PAIR OF MAHOGANY CHIPPENDALE STYLE OPEN ARMCHAIRS, HAVI...Pair of Mahogany Chippendale Style Open Armchairs, having custom upholstery, each with Chinese silk ancestral portrait pillows, height 41 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• PAIR OF CHINESE ANCESTRAL
  PAIR OF CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS, EACH WATERCOLORS O...Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits, each watercolors on silk, framed and hung in plexiglass, sight size 67" x 35", total 98" x 45 1/2". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• PAIR OF CHINESE ANCESTRAL
  PAIR OF CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS, EACH WATERCOLOR ON...Pair of Chinese Ancestral Portraits, each watercolor on paper, in matching frames, image size 53 1/2" x 29 1/2". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• TWO CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS,
  TWO CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS, WATERCOLORS ON PAPER, ...Two Chinese Ancestral Portraits, watercolors on paper, each in faux bamboo frames, 53" x 26" and 46 1/2" x 27 3/4". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• TWO CHINESE WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, TO
  TWO CHINESE WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, TO INCLUDE ONE DEPICTI...Two Chinese Watercolor on Paper, to include one depicting the Immortals, 50" x 25"; along with male ancestral portrait, 53 1/2" x 27 1/2". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• CHINESE TRIPLE ANCESTRAL
  CHINESE TRIPLE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER,...Chinese Triple Ancestral Portrait, watercolor on paper, in faux bamboo frame, 71" x 43". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• TWO CHINESE WATERCOLOR ON
  TWO CHINESE WATERCOLOR ON PAPERTwo Chinese Watercolor on Paper, to include one depicting the Immortals, 50" x 25"; along with male ancestral portrait, 53 1/2" x 27 1/2". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• PAIR OF QING DYNASTY ERA
  PAIR OF QING DYNASTY ERA ANCESTRAL PORTRAITSpair of QING DYNASTY Era Ancestral Portraits Her and Him Dimensions: framed: 23 x 36 3/4 art: 19 1/2" 33 1/2"
• LARGE CHINESE ROYAL ANCESTRAL
  LARGE CHINESE ROYAL ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT PAINTING: Middle Aged Couple, sight size 59.5'' x 38'', framed, 65'' x 43''. CONDITION: Multiple repairs to tears, not examined out of the frame.
• A PAIR OF SMALL PRINTS OF ANCESTRAL
  A PAIR OF SMALL PRINTS OF ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS 7 3/4 in. x 6 3/4 in. *located in the garage
• Two framed antique Chinese
  Two framed antique Chinese ancestral portrait paintings, each approx 134cm H x 70cm W (frame size) (2)
• Antique Chinese painting of an
  Antique Chinese painting of an ancestral portrait on paper, frame wire broken; as-is condition with heavy stains, tearing, losses, buckling and other major flaws; including frame H 41" x W 22"
• CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT, HIGH
  CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT, HIGH OFFICIAL Qing Dynasty (18th/19th c.), High ranking official in fur-lined robes, watercolor and gouache on paper, matted and framed under plexiglass, 39"h x 26"w (sight), 49"h x 32"w (frame)
• CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT OF A
  CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT OF A PRINCESSProbably 19th Century. Painted on silk, the young woman in a red robe decorated with gilt foliage and with a jeweled headdress, depicted seated on a black lacquer throne beneath a rug with two cranes flanking Taoist symbols, the throne covering and rug painted to simulate a needlework weaving, in a gilt frame. Measuring 43 by 24 in. (Cond: overall good, but backing with six unimposing losses to silk)
• CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT OF NOBLE
  CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT OF NOBLE WOMAN19th Century. Painted on paper, the seated elderly dressed in elaborate attire. Framed 49.5 by 31 .5 in. (Cond: areas of the paper distressed, however appear to be stable, previously restored)
• PAIR OF CHINESE ENAMEL DECORATED
  PAIR OF CHINESE ENAMEL DECORATED PORCELAIN LAMPSModern. Each square in form with a cylindrical flared neck, molded mask and ring handles and reserved with an ancestral portrait on each side, on a floral decorated pink ground, on wood stand, drilled for electricity. Height of lamp w/base 15.75 in. Width 6 in.