Hello, this item is a Chinese ancestor portrait painting, executed in watercolor on rice paper and later mounted, framed, and glazed. The figure is depicted in frontal pose wearing a richly colored blue robe with red and green accents, seated on a chair with embroidered textiles. Such paintings were central to the practice of ancestor veneration in Qing dynasty households, where portraits were created to preserve the likeness and dignity of family elders. While the description notes “Ming style,” the work is more consistent with 19th century Qing examples, when these portraits were widely produced, often commissioned by families to honor their lineage.

The size, about 84 by 145 cm, indicates it was a full-scale scroll painting later adapted for wall display. Its excellent preservation, despite folds and expected age-related wear, makes it desirable for collectors of Chinese decorative and religious art. On the market, 19th century ancestor portraits vary in price depending on condition, size, and quality of execution. Standard works of this type usually sell between €1,000 and €2,500, while larger, better-preserved, or particularly detailed examples can achieve €3,000 to €5,000 at auction. This example, given its vivid color and fine condition, would place in the higher segment of the range.