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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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
Set of Three 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks
Located in Norton, MA
supports, including pith, from the various painting studios nearby the port. These painted views were
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese 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
6 Large Chinese Export Gouache Paintings "Pua Gua" on Pith Paper by George Mason
Located in Norton, MA
in these old pith paintings, but there are no losses and they display wonderfully.
Shipping Free by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 18 in D 1 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
Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Painted Bird Studies on Pith Paper
Located in London, GB
peacocks, the paintings are rendered on a pith paper base which allows pools of watercolour paint to sit on
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Watercolor
H 13.98 in W 18.51 in D 0.4 in
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
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
China Export Watercolour on Pith Paper: A Set of Twelve Processions
Located in London, GB
from Europe. The albums of pith paintings (and later the little glass-fronted boxes) were inexpensive
Category
1870s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Rice Paper
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies
Located in London, GB
, overall dimensions: 39.5cm by 27cm by 2cm.
Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the increasing
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Rice Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
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H 10.63 in W 15.56 in D 0.79 in
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies.
Located in London, GB
imported from Europe. The albums of pith paintings (and later the little glass-fronted boxes) were
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Watercolor, Rice Paper
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H 10.44 in W 14.77 in D 0.79 in
"Pure Pith", Colorful Acrylic Painting, Text, Comic, Illustration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Pure Pith" is an original artwork by Christian "Patch" Patchell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic, Wood
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
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
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
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 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
Chinese Watercolors of Exotic Fruit on Pith Paper
Located in Downingtown, PA
aesthetics, but also because of the ease of which they could be carried; large oil paintings and bulky
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Stamford, CT
corporal punishment, and in one, execution. Painted on pith paper in vibrant colors, the images are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
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
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
and glazed, overall size: 32.2cm by 24.1cm.
Pith seems not to have been adopted for painting
Category
1880s Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Materials
Watercolor
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
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
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
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
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
Chinese Qing Dynasty Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper, Canton, C.1835
Located in London, GB
, commensurate of age. Two tears to the pith paper and age spots, which do not detract from the painting.
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
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
Set of Six Chinese Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Artisans Canton, 1835
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of subject and brilliancy of color
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
Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of subject and brilliancy of color
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
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
Egyptian Scene III-Painting on Pith Rice Paper
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Egyptian Scene III-Painting on Pith Rice Paper. Measures approximately 21 .25 x 17.25 Signed
Category
Late 20th Century More Art
Materials
Rice 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
The Peg Legged Man
By Arthur Burdett Frost
Located in Fort Washington, PA
you have made it yours, both sap and pith…”
Frost was appreciated as a wood engraver and
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pen, Pencil
Workers Loading Freight Train
By Arthur Burdett Frost
Located in Fort Washington, PA
of the matter… The book was mine, but now you have made it yours, both sap and pith…”
Frost was
Category
Early 1900s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Watercolor
Men Reading the Newspaper
By Arthur Burdett Frost
Located in Fort Washington, PA
and pith…”
Frost was appreciated as a wood engraver and gravitated to work as a lithographer. His
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Original Liberty London 19th Century Chinese Canton Brush Painting Watercolor
By Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
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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
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
Cosmopolitan Story Illustration
By Dean Cornwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed
Woman with suitor/explorers wearing pith helmets
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Different Canvases, Cosmopolitan Story Illustration
By Dean Cornwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Lower Right of Right Canvas
Woman with suitor/explorers wearing pith helmets
Publication
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled 67
By James O'Shea
Located in Hudson, NY
green.
Small in size, allows for versatile placement
One of a kind painting, works well displayed on its
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemplating Cultural Restoration, Fillipus Sheehama, charcoal & acrylic paint
By Fillipus Sheehama
Located in Windhoek, NA
makalani piths are cut in half and hand-stitched together alongside flattened metal bottle caps and shards
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 22.33 in W 27.56 in D 0.08 in
Yesterday's Memory, Fillipus Sheehama, charcoal and acrylic paint on Fabriano
By Fillipus Sheehama
Located in Windhoek, NA
piths are cut in half and hand-stitched together alongside flattened metal bottle caps and shards of
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Fillipus SheehamaYesterday's Memory, Fillipus Sheehama, charcoal and acrylic paint on Fabriano, 2021
H 27.76 in W 27.76 in D 0.08 in
Gathering Knowledge, Fillipus Sheehama, charcoal and acrylic paint on Fabriano
By Fillipus Sheehama
Located in Windhoek, NA
piths are cut in half and hand-stitched together alongside flattened metal bottle caps and shards of
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 0.08 in
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
Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women
Located in Palm Beach, FL
traditional delicate style on pith. Presented in a gilt carved wood Asian style frame under glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paint
La Roche Laffitte Hand-Painted Fish on Silk
By La Roche Laffitte
Located in Stamford, CT
La Roche Laffitte hand-painted fish on silk mounted on handmade pith paper.
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Materials
Silk
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