Bidspirit auction | Chinese Pu Xiang Genealogy Portrait

Chinese Pu Xiang Genealogy Portrait of Zhu Family - Chinese ancestor or genealogy portrait of a male member of the Zhu family, likely late Ming Dynasty. Ink and gold on silk. This type of portrait is known as a pu xiang, or a genealogy portrait. The sitter is rendered in the appropriate costume of their rank. The clothing as well as the sumptuous brocade chair indicates a person of both high-rank and wealth. (Folded) height: 28 in x width: 19 in. (Unfolded) height: 28 in x width: 38 in. Condition: There are no large tears or losses. The sheet is toned. Areas of foxing and discoloration throughout. The lower edge of the image is heavily discolored and show signs of moisture exposure. There is some skimming to the image. There are some small chips and tears along the edges. A few creases throughout.