Hello, this item is a Chinese ancestor portrait painted in ink and color on paper, measuring approximately 36 by 53 inches. The composition follows the formal conventions of Qing dynasty lineage portraiture, showing a married couple seated frontally in full court dress. The robes display standardized rank badges featuring birds and mythical animals. The execution suggests an early 20th century workshop piece rather than an imperial or high Qing example. The faces are rendered in a simplified manner and the decorative patterns show the flatter brushwork seen in Republican era reproductions made for both family use and the tourist market. The condition shows water staining and discoloration at the upper section, which is common in older paper portraits exposed to humidity.

The market for authentic Qing portraits varies widely. High quality 18th and early 19th century examples can reach several thousand dollars. Later workshop portraits from the late Qing to Republican period sell at lower levels. Based on the style, materials, and visible aging, this example aligns with early 20th century production. Comparable portraits typically sell between USD 300 and USD 700 depending on condition, size, and subject.