Lot #4: Portrait of a Young Miao Child in Festive Regalia

Portrait of a Young Miao Child in Festive Regalia Add a breathtaking masterpiece of cultural storytelling to your collection. This commanding oil-on-canvas portrait captures a young Miao child in magnificent, shimmering festival regalia. Exceptional Realism: Striking detail on the embossed silver phoenix crown and hand-embroidered textiles. Substantial Scale: Measures a grand 36.5" x 47", perfect as a gallery or living room focal piece. Verified Framing Provenance: Professionally finished and stamped by Shih Tai Arts & Crafts Gallery (Markham, ON). Superb Condition: Ready to hang in a premium dark beveled frame. Artist: Unidentified Contemporary Chinese Realist School Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 36.5" x 47" (92.7 cm x 119.4 cm) Framing: Custom-framed in a dark espresso bevel frame with a crisp white canvas-reveal liner. Provenance: Sourced and custom-framed by Shih Tai Arts & Crafts Ltd (时代画廊), Markham, Ontario (Stamped on reverse). Description: A striking, large-scale contemporary Chinese realist oil portrait depicting a young child of the Miao (Hmong) ethnic minority group in traditional ceremonial costume. The artwork features exceptional detail, showcasing a majestic, embossed silver phoenix crown (银冠), layered interlocking torque chains, and a detailed shield-shaped pectoral pendant (银压领). The meticulous rendering of the silver ornaments contrasts sharply with the soft chiaroscuro lighting on the subject’s face and the rich, embroidered blue sleeve cuffs. Presented in excellent condition, this commanding piece offers significant visual presence and a deep celebration of cultural heritage. The estimated fair market value for this painting ranges between 300 USD and 800 USD if sold on the secondary market. The primary factors driving this valuation include: Commercial Studio Classification: Because the reverse bears a distributor and frame shop stamp from Shih Tai Arts rather than a verified, listed signature of an independent master artist, the piece is categorized as a high-quality commercial studio or decor oil painting. Decorative Scale Value: The large 36.5" x 47" size significantly bolsters its appeal for home decor and commercial installations, placing its base value on size and aesthetic alone. Market Comps: Similar Chinese minority oil portraits produced for export galleries and decorative markets regularly hammer at regional auctions and retail venues (such as Etsy or boutique estate liquidators) between 250 USD and 650 USD depending on frame quality. Dimensions: 36.5" x 47" (92.7 cm x 119.4 cm) Pickup category timeslot {A}