Bidspirit auction | Chinese school: 'An official's wife

Chinese school: 'An official's wife of the 4th rank', ink and colour on paper, 19th C. - Chinese school: 'An official's wife of the 4th rank', ink and colour on paper, 19th C. Dim.: 105 X 86,5 cm (the frame) Dim.: 98,5 x 62 cm (the work) The inscription on the back reads: 誥封宜人先妣杜太宜人之像 孝男汝 鑑鎔 奉祀 This can be translated as: Portrait of Madame Du, honored as 'Yi Ren' by imperial decree, respectfully dedicated by her filial son, Ru.