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Set of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings
Located in Norton, MA
different supports, including pith, from the various painting studios nearby the port. These painted views
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Set of Three 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks
Located in Norton, MA
A charming and rare set of 3 Chinese gouaches of sailing vessels/ junks, painted on pith paper, no
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Complete Set of Twelve Chinese Export Pith Paintings Framed in "Solid Ebony"
Located in Norton, MA
This listing is for a beautiful set of 12 Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) Paintings on Rice
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Set Of Six Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of six Chinese Export paintings on pith (rice) paper. The paintings depict Chinese
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

7 Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Norton, MA
This listing is for a beautiful set of 7 Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) paintings on rice/pith
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fantastic framed and matted antique Chinese painting of a village scene. Painted on pith paper with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paint

19th Century Chinese Export Butterfly & Insect Pith Watercolor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Canton China, circa 1830. A great and unusual pith watercolor painting of butterflies and insects
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Giltwood, Paper

Antique Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Rice/Pith Papers, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
This listing is for a beautiful set of Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) Paintings on Rice/Pith
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Stamford, CT
reason many Europeans traveled to China. Pith is often mistaken for rice paper for those unfamiliar with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Paper

6 Large Chinese Export Gouache Paintings "Pua Gua" on Pith Paper by George Mason
Located in Norton, MA
This listing is for a beautiful set of 6 large Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) Paintings on
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies
Located in London, GB
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. A Group of 10 Flowers and Butterflies. mid to late
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Rice Paper, Watercolor

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies.
Located in London, GB
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. Group of 12 flowers and insects. Mid to late
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Rice Paper, Watercolor

China Export Watercolour on Pith Paper: A Set of Twelve Processions
Located in London, GB
[China Export Water-colours on Pith Paper] A Set of Twelve Processions. China, ca. 1870]. Water
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1870s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

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Rice Paper, Watercolor

Collection of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper
Located in London, GB
A Collection of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper C.1850 Depicting
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Chinese Watercolors of Exotic Fruit on Pith Paper
Located in Downingtown, PA
with a green inner bezel.   China Trade watercolours although produced as early as the late 18th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Antique Set of Twelve Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Butterflies
Located in London, GB
Antique set of twelve Chinese pith paintings depicting butterflies Chinese, 19th Century Panel
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19th Century Animal Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Watercolor

Set of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Tea Production
Located in London, GB
Set of Antique Chinese pith paintings depicting tea production Chinese, 19th Century Panel: Height
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19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Wood

Pair of Antique 19th C. Chinese Rice Paper Pith Watercolor Paintings Man & Woman
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Export rice paper pith watercolor paintings. Featuring a man and woman in blue
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Pith Paper Paintings of Festival Processions
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve antique Chinese pith paper paintings of festival processions Chinese, 19th Century
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19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Wood

Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolors on Pith Paper Depicting Royals
Located in Bradenton, FL
reason many Europeans traveled to China. Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Rice Paper Painting Warrior In Hanging Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid 19th Century circa 1850's Chinese Export rice paper pith painting set within an arched cut
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors

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Metal

Set of Six Chinese Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Artisans Canton, 1835
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
; these paintings are no exception. These types of export paintings were highly regarded Chinese mementos
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Interior Scenes
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
; These paintings are no exception. These types of export paintings were highly regarded Chinese mementos
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Set of Six Chinese Pith Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Flowers
Located in London, GB
Set of six Chinese pith paper paintings of butterflies and flowers Chinese, 19th Century Panel
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19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Wood, Paper, Watercolor

Early 19th Century Chinese Botanical Butterfly Watercolor on Pith Paper
Located in London, GB
palette. This type of Chinese painting, often referred to as an export painting, was created as a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Chinese Qing Dynasty Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper, Canton, C.1835
Located in London, GB
, the image of a women weaving depicts daily life in Qing Dynasty China. This export paintings were
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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

China Trade Set of Six Sunqua Still Life of Fruit & Flowers Paintings
By Sunqua
Located in Downingtown, PA
China Trade set of six Gouache Still Life Paintings of Fruit & Flowers on Pith Paper, Each Signed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Paper

China Trade Watercolors of Exotic Fruit on Pith Paper, Mid-19th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese China trade watercolors of exotic fruit on pith paper, Gilt frames, Mid-19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Set of Six Chinese Paintings Depicting Weaving
Located in London, GB
, width 21cm Frame: Height 47.5cm, width 36cm, depth 1.5cm This set of Chinese pith paintings depicts six
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19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Wood

Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare antique set of eight Chinese watercolors depicting women in various occupations executed in a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paint

Antique Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting of Men and Women '19th century'
Located in Langweer, NL
The image portrays a detailed antique Chinese rice paper pith painting, a unique art form popular
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Album Of Chinese Gouache Paintings On Paper
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare Chinese Export School. 24 miniatures in watercolor and bodycolor on pith paper. Album of pith
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Prints

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Paper

Pair of Antique Botanical Pictures of Exotic Flowers and Butterflies
Located in London, GB
developed taste for exquisite decorative objects from Canton, including reverse glass or mirror paintings
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Early 20th Century English Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Four Antique Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies
Located in London, GB
Ginseng family, the more prestigious export water-colours had often been painted on fine Chinese paper or
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Early 20th Century English Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

China Trade Watercolor & Gouache Set of Twelve Paintings of Fruit & Flowers
Located in Downingtown, PA
Superb quality painting! China Trade Watercolor & Gouache on pith paper, Set of twelve
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

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Paper

China Trade Watercolor Pictures of Junks & Sampans, Set of Five
Located in Downingtown, PA
paintings on pith paper each depict a different Chinese ship. The pith paper pictures are mounted within a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

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Paper

A Group of twelve Courtiers
Located in London, GB
of Chinese export watercolours showing courtiers. Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Rice Paper, Watercolor

A Group of twelve Courtiers
A Group of twelve Courtiers
H 10.63 in W 15.24 in D 0.79 in
Group of Eight Exotic Fruit.
Located in London, GB
and glazed, overall size: 32.2cm by 24.1cm. Pith seems not to have been adopted for painting
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1880s Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor

Group of Eight Exotic Fruit.
Group of Eight Exotic Fruit.
H 9.25 in W 12.75 in D 0.75 in
Chinese Export paintings of flowers and fruit on pith paper
By Sunqua
Located in Surrey, GB
From 1700 Canton, at the mouth of the Pearl River, was the centre of the European trade with China
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

19th Century Chinese Export Watercolor Painting of Pheasants
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century Chinese export watercolor painting of pheasants presented in a bespoke moon gold
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Very Fine Set of Eight Watercolors of the Production of Silk, Mid-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Tetrapanax Papyrifera, native to south west China. The pith paper support for the watercolor is extremely
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese export pith painting of a junk, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of Figures in an Interior
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese export pith painting of figures in an Interior, likely circa 1830s
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of Figures in an Interior
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese Export pith painting of figures in an interior, likely circa 1830s
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming and rare set of six Chinese gouaches of sailing vessels, or junks, painted on pith paper
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

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Paper

Set of 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Watercolors
Located in New York, NY
century Chinese life.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Late 19th Century Chinese Canton School, Framed Pith Paper Export Painting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
; This painting is no exception. These types of export paintings were highly regarded Chinese mementos of
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Paper

A pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Rice Pith Paper watercolors of fish
By 19th Century Chinese school
Located in Harkstead, GB
A charming pair of 19th century watercolors on pith (rice) paper of exotic fish. With lovely colour
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19th Century Naturalistic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Rice Paper

Pair of Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Chinese export paintings on pith paper depicting a noble man and woman in elegant court
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Album Chinese 12 Gouache Paintings Pith Paper, 1850
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vibrant set of 12 gouache paintings on pith paper still in the original silk covered hand painted
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Other

China Trade Set of 12 Pith Paper Paintings of Birds, circa 1840-1860
Located in Downingtown, PA
China trade set of 12 watercolor pith paper paintings of birds, circa 1840-1860. A full set of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Pair of 19th C. Chinese Export Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th C. Chinese export paintings, with great detail and color. Painted on pith paper.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.
Located in Downingtown, PA
The superb set of Chinese watercolours is painted on pith paper with botanical studies of flowers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Set of Seven Chinese Watercolours of Fruit on Pith
Located in Downingtown, PA
gouache in the 1830’s- late 1840’s, producing albums and single paintings for export and trade during this
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

A Set of Nine Chinese Export Botanical Watercolours of Flowers
Located in Downingtown, PA
single paintings for export and trade during this time. He was an accomplished artist, whom Crossman says
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Three China Trade Picture Groupings of 12 Miniature Paintings of Butterflies
Located in Downingtown, PA
Three China trade picture groupings of 12 miniature paintings of butterflies, circa 1860 The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Rice Paper

Chinese Nobility.
Located in London, GB
: Chinese export watercolours of the highest quality. Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

A Set of Six Chinese Watercolours of Birds in Églomisé Frames
Located in Downingtown, PA
their watercolours for the export trade… Supplying the Chinese with the raw materials for a product
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

A Fine Set of Four China Trade Watercolours of Birds
Located in Downingtown, PA
1830’s- late 1840’s, producing albums and single paintings for export and trade during this time. He
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Chinese Export Pith Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese export pith paintings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese export pith paintings — often made from paper and paint — can elevate any home. Chinese export pith paintings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Sunqua produced beautiful Chinese export pith paintings that are worth considering.

How Much are Chinese Export Pith Paintings?

Prices for Chinese export pith paintings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese export pith paintings begin at $309 and can go as high as $22,466, while the average can fetch as much as $6,775.