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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
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Wood
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 0.6 in
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
Category
19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Wood, Paper, Watercolor
H 14.57 in W 15.16 in D 0.6 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paint
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
Mid-19th Century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper. Gouache or opaque watercolor of a student
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings of Fish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of three rare framed and matted antique Chinese paintings of fish. Painted on pith paper with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.25 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 18 in D 1 in
Set of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings
Located in Norton, MA
pith paper, no frames.
Size: paper size, 9" W x 7.5" H ; image size; about 5.5" x 7"
During the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
Chinese Pith Painting of Fish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare framed and matted antique Chinese painting of fish. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Chinese Pith Painting of Fish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare framed and matted antique Chinese painting of fish. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Chinese Pith Painting of Fish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare framed and matted antique Chinese painting of fish. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable set of twelve 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting moth
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Paint
Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Painted Bird Studies on Pith Paper
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve antique Chinese painted bird studies on pith paper
Chinese, 19th Century
Panel
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Watercolor
H 13.98 in W 18.51 in D 0.4 in
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
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Watercolor
H 13.78 in W 13.39 in D 0.6 in
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
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Wood
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 0.6 in
[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
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Rice Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
H 10.63 in W 15.56 in D 0.79 in
[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
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Watercolor, Rice Paper
H 10.44 in W 14.77 in D 0.79 in
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
Category
1870s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Rice Paper
Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolors on Pith Paper Depicting Royals
Located in Bradenton, FL
, with attendants, painted on pith paper. Beautifully framed and matted.
During the 18th and 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Antique Pith Painting of Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache in
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 11.23 in W 7.68 in D 0.79 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Botanical Butterfly Watercolor on Pith Paper
Located in London, GB
and less costly than an oil painting. The uniform robustness of pith paper, cut directly from the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
H 20.28 in W 16.34 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper, Canton, C.1835
Located in London, GB
Chinese Qing Dynasty watercolour and gouache on Pith paper, Canton C.1835.
Capturing Canton life
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
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H 14.75 in W 11 in D 0.4 in
Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Interior Scenes
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
Chinese Empire, and their ladies in watercolor and gouache on pith paper. The use of pith keeps the paint
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 18.75 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Complete Set of Twelve Chinese Export Pith Paintings Framed in "Solid Ebony"
Located in Norton, MA
/ Pith Papers.
The paintings depict the traditional Chinese living culture of a man in old China from his
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Giltwood, Paper
Antique Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting '19th Century'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Chinese rice paper pith painting. It shows a group gathering of men and women. Pith paper
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable set of twelve 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting moth
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Antique Pith Painting of Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache in
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 13 in W 11 in D 0.75 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 7.49 in W 12.21 in D 0.02 in
Two Mandarin Ducks, Circle of Sunqua, Gouache on Pith Paper, Qing Dynasty
By Sunqua
Located in Stockholm, SE
Circle of Sunqua (active 1830-1870)
Two Mandarin Ducks
pith paper (rice paper)
gouache
c.1830
Category
19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Rice 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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
H 13.5 in W 16.75 in D 0.75 in
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
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Prints
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 10.75 in W 14.75 in D 0.75 in
Original Liberty London 19th Century Chinese Canton Brush Painting Watercolor
By Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
:-
An original Canton Brush painting in watercolours on pith paper, depicting a scene typical of
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
H 10.04 in W 8.08 in D 0.2 in
Mid-19th Century Pair of Chinese Gouache Portraits
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century pair of Chinese portraits painted on rice or pith paper. An official of the Qing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century Watercolour - Chinese Costume
Located in Corsham, GB
watercolor on pith paper. Presented in a dark wood frame with internal gilt slip and 6 window card mount. On
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Mid-19th Century Qing Dynasty Portrait of a Lady
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Chinese portrait of a lady painted on rice or pith paper. Qing dynasty. Gouache
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Paper
Framed Chinese Late 19th Century Watercolour - Empress with Attendant
Located in Corsham, GB
interior. Well-presented in a fine oak frame with card mount. Unsigned. On pith paper.
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Pair of Antique Botanical Pictures of Exotic Flowers and Butterflies
Located in London, GB
century. While they were mostly painted on inexpensive pith paper, cut directly from the dense wood of a
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
Four Antique Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies
Located in London, GB
mostly painted on inexpensive pith paper, cut directly from the dense wood of a tree native to the
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 0.75 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
A Group of twelve Courtiers
Located in London, GB
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER].
Group of 12 Courtiers.
Mid to late nineteenth century
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Rice Paper
Group of Eight Exotic Fruit.
Located in London, GB
paper imported from Europe. The albums of pith paintings (and later the little glass-fronted boxes) were
Category
1880s Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Materials
Watercolor
Chinese Export paintings of flowers and fruit on pith paper
By Sunqua
Located in Surrey, GB
flowers on pith paper, c1840, from the Sunqua workshop, originally bound in a silk covered album but now
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 15.35 in W 19.68 in D 0.5 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
China Trade Paintings of Boats, Circa 1850
Located in Paris, FR
Four very fine China trade paintings on pith paper depicting boats in silk and bamboo modern frames
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 9.13 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
A cut melon
By William Henry Hunt
Located in London, GB
from life, possibly a working drawing for one of his highly-finished still life paintings, this
Category
19th Century Still-life Paintings
VIEWS OF CANTON, THE TIGER'S MOUTH, WHAMPOA AND MACAO
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four China Coast watercolours on pith paper, circa 1845, unsigned
1. Canton with American and
Category
1840s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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Chinese Pith Paper Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Chinese pith paper paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese pith paper paintings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, paint and wood. Chinese pith paper paintings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of Chinese pith paper paintings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Regency and Victorian Chinese pith paper paintings are of considerable interest. Chinese pith paper paintings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Sunqua are consistently popular.
How Much are Chinese Pith Paper Paintings?
Prices for Chinese pith paper paintings start at $293 and top out at $39,910 with the average selling for $3,198.
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