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Chinese Export Pith Paintings

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

Set Of Six Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper
Set Of Six Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper
$2,800 Sale Price / set
56% Off
H 9.5 in W 14.5 in D 1 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
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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

Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting
Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting
$475
H 12.5 in W 16 in D 1 in
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

Two Antique Chinese Gouache Paintings of Birds on Pith Paper
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare 19th Century gouache paintings on pith paper, one of two birds on a tree and one of a blue
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paint

[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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Watercolor, Gouache, Rice Paper

A Late C19th Chinese Gouache Painting On Pith Paper
Located in London, GB
A Charming Late C19th to Early C20th Chinese Gouache Painting on Pith Paper. Featuring an array of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

A Late C19th Chinese Gouache Painting On Pith Paper
A Late C19th Chinese Gouache Painting On Pith Paper
$1,267
H 11.82 in W 16.15 in D 1.19 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
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1870s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor, Rice 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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Chinese Watercolors of Exotic Fruit on Pith Paper- A Set of Eight
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

Pair of Chinese botanical paintings by Sunqua, c. 1800-50
By Sunqua
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese export botanical painting on pith (rice) paper centering on an elaborately constructed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Pair of Chinese botanical paintings by Sunqua, c. 1800-50
Pair of Chinese botanical paintings by Sunqua, c. 1800-50
$2,200 / set
H 18.75 in W 15 in D 0.75 in
China Trade Watercolor & Gouache Set of Twelve Paintings of Fruit & Flowers
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Botanical Paintings on Pith Paper Guangdong Province, A Set of Twelve, Circa 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

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Paper

China Trade Watercolor & Gouache Set of Twelve Paintings of Fruit & Flowers
China Trade Watercolor & Gouache Set of Twelve Paintings of Fruit & Flowers
$10,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 0.75 in

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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

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

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 4, 19th Century Chinese Export Ornithological Pith Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
this exquisite set of four Chinese Export ornithological pith paintings. Each painting is a testament
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Giltwood, Paper

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

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

China, Set of Six Chinese Export Birds Paintings on Pith Paper, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of Six Chinese export birds Paintings on Pith Paper, 19th Century A refined series of six
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

Set Of Eight Framed Chinese Export Pith Paper Watercolors Of Birds
Located in Essex, MA
Beautifully framed in black lacquer chinoiserie frames, matted. The images of a variety of birds in various environments.
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Wood, 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

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

[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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Watercolor, Rice Paper, Gouache

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

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 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

Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four 19th century Chinese pith painting of flowers, butterflies and other insects in
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Chinese Export Butterfly Pith Paintings, Complete Set of 12
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a complete set of 12 Chinese Export Pith Paintings that date to circa 1830-1840. As shown
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Paper

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

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Watercolor, Rice Paper

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

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Paint

Set of Four Chinese Floral Pith Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and remarkable set of four 19th century Chinese pith paintings executed in gouache in a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paint

Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper
Located in Stamford, CT
, including pith, from the various painting studios nearby the port. These paintings were produced in sets as
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Chinese Watercolor of Two Women with a Shuttlecock, Not a Pith Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elegant, antique Chinese watercolor painted with the hand of a master using deep, luxurious colors
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Chinese Export Watercolours on Pith Paper, set of twelve Shells
Located in London, GB
by 27.4cm. Pith seems not to have been adopted for painting until about 1820. Some European museums
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Early 19th Century Qing Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

China Export Watercolours on Pith Paper, a Set of Twelve Insects.
Located in London, GB
Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the increasing demand for small, inexpensive and easily
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Mid-19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

China Trade Watercolors of Junks and Sampans on Pith Paperer-a Set of six.
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese watercolors of junks and sampans painted on pith paper within original blue silk bands and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Paper, Watercolor

Pair of Chinese Export Pith Paper Paintings of Birds, c 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are a beautiful pair of Chinese Export Pith Paper Paintings of Birds from c. 1840. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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 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

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Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Antique Swedish Hand-Painted Decorative Three-Panel Glass Screen Exquisite antique Swedish hand-painted decorative three-panel screen. Crafted with finely carved and intricately det...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Antiquities

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Glass, Wood

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By Gunnar Nylund, Asta Stromberg, Strombergshyttan
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Glass

Group of 7 Glass "Sommerso" Vases by Strömbergshyttan, Sweden
Group of 7 Glass "Sommerso" Vases by Strömbergshyttan, Sweden
$3,010 / set
H 11.62 in W 4.34 in D 2.56 in
Saint Michael Archangel López 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Spanish school
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
18th-century Spanish Colonial School Attributed to Juan Pedro López (Caracas, Venezuela, 1724 - 1787) Saint Michael the Archangel Oil on canvas 91 x 69 - Framed 105 x 85 cm DETAIL...
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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late 1940s. The striking design is attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, one of the leading des...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Export Porcelain Soup Tureen
Located in Essex, MA
With domed cover with gilt lemon finial on a conforming base with two handles.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Soup Tureen
Chinese Export Porcelain Soup Tureen
$1,950
H 10.5 in W 12.25 in D 8.75 in
Antique 1900s Large & Heavy Brass & Copper Hot Water/Coffee Urn, W/ Brass Label
Located in Norton, MA
Large and heavy brass and copper hot water dispenser or coffee maker with attached brass label reading A. T. Schlighting Co. Inc. Hotel and Restaurant Supplies Kitchen equipment, New...
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Early 20th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper

A Large RC Gorman LEA Original Signed Ceramic Vase "Rosa"
By Rudolph Carl Gorman
Located in Norton, MA
Rare RC Gorman "LEA" limited edition hand-painted, hand-signed, and numbered ceramic vase with a seated southwestern woman. It has a few scuffs and scratches from being moved over t...
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Vintage 1980s North American Vases

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Ceramic

Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed
Located in Bradenton, FL
This tall Chinese silk embroidery depicts Asian figures and scenes of boats, bridges and Asian landscapes. Features red, green, salmon and white colors on a beautiful serene blue bac...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tapestries

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Silk

Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed
Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed
$2,900
H 78 in W 35 in D 0.5 in
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, fluted turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and moorish de...
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

11 giugno 1910 Refectory-Style Table by Arbaro
By Arbaro
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the typical refectory table used in medieval convents characterized by a long, narrow, and thick top shelf, this austere table features a rectangular top supported by fou...
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2010s Italian Dining Room Tables

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Wood

11 giugno 1910 Refectory-Style Table by Arbaro
11 giugno 1910 Refectory-Style Table by Arbaro
$8,039
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 31.5 in
Faux Bamboo Chest Of Drawers With Desk & Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century tall faux bamboo and maple chest of drawers with fall front desk and white marble top that reflects the popular decorative arts of the era. The marble top adds eleg...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests...

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Marble

Set of 4 Chinese Watercolor Landscape Panels
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) vertical wall panels of watercolor landscape scenes on paper within silver faux bamboo frames.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

Set of 4 Chinese Watercolor Landscape Panels
Set of 4 Chinese Watercolor Landscape Panels
$32,500 / set
H 78 in W 26 in D 1 in
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Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs

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Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
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Located in Austin, TX
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Brass

Mid-Century French Macassar Buffet
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$8,500
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Wood

Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s
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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.

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