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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

Wood, Paper, Watercolor

Set of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Tea Production
Set of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Tea Production

Set of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Tea Production, 19th Century

H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 0.6 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

Antique Set of Twelve Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Butterflies
Antique Set of Twelve Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Butterflies

Antique Set of Twelve Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Butterflies, 19th Century

H 13.78 in W 17.13 in D 0.6 in
Ten Framed 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Courtly Entertainment
Located in London, GB
Ten Framed 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Courtly Entertainment Chinese, 19th Century
Category

Early 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Rice Paper

Ten Framed 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Courtly Entertainment
Ten Framed 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Courtly Entertainment

Ten Framed 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Courtly Entertainment, 19th Century

H 11.42 in W 16.15 in D 0.4 in
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
Chinese Pith Painting of Fish

Chinese Pith Painting of Fish, 1830

H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 in
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
Chinese Pith Painting of Fish

Chinese Pith Painting of Fish, 1830

H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 in
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
Chinese Pith Painting of Fish

Chinese Pith Painting of Fish, 1830

H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 in
Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Pith Paintings with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve antique Chinese pith paintings with flowers and butterflies Chinese, 19th Century
Category

19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Paint, Rice Paper

Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Pith Paintings with Flowers and Butterflies
Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Pith Paintings with Flowers and Butterflies

Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Pith Paintings with Flowers and Butterflies, 19th Century

H 13 in W 14.97 in D 0.6 in
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

Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings of Fish
Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings of Fish

Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings of Fish

H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 in
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

A Late C19th Chinese Gouache Painting On Pith Paper
A Late C19th Chinese Gouache Painting On Pith Paper

A Late C19th Chinese Gouache Painting On Pith Paper

H 11.82 in W 16.15 in D 1.19 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

Wood, Paper, Watercolor

Antique Set of Six Chinese Paintings Depicting Weaving
Antique Set of Six Chinese Paintings Depicting Weaving

Antique Set of Six Chinese Paintings Depicting Weaving, 19th Century

H 18.71 in W 14.18 in D 0.6 in
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 Chinese Gouache Pith Painting
Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting

Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting

H 12.5 in W 16 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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

7 Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
7 Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper

7 Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper

H 31.5 in W 24 in D 1 in
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 Six Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper
Set Of Six Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper

Set Of Six Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper

H 9.5 in W 14.5 in D 1 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 Five 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings
Set of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings

Set of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings

H 7.5 in W 9 in D 0.15 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paint

Two Antique Chinese Gouache Paintings of Birds on Pith Paper
Two Antique Chinese Gouache Paintings of Birds on Pith Paper

Two Antique Chinese Gouache Paintings of Birds on Pith Paper

H 12.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in
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
Category

Early 19th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Two Antique Chinese Gouache Paintings of Birds on Pith Paper
Two Antique Chinese Gouache Paintings of Birds on Pith Paper

Two Antique Chinese Gouache Paintings of Birds on Pith Paper, Circa 1830

H 12.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

China, Set of Six Chinese Export Birds Paintings on Pith Paper, 19th Century
China, Set of Six Chinese Export Birds Paintings on Pith Paper, 19th Century

China, Set of Six Chinese Export Birds Paintings on Pith Paper, 19th Century

H 12.01 in W 15.36 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 Pith Painting of Birds
Antique Pith Painting of Birds

Antique Pith Painting of Birds

H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Rice/Pith Papers, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Rice/Pith Papers, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Rice/Pith Papers, 19th Century

H 10 in W 7.75 in D 1 in
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

Set of Three 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks
Set of Three 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks

Set of Three 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks

H 10.75 in W 15 in D 0.15 in
Set of Eight 19th Century Chinese Pith Paper Paintings Depicting Dignitaries
Located in London, GB
Set of eight 19th century Chinese pith paper paintings depicting dignitaries Chinese, 19th Century
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Rice Paper

Set of Eight 19th Century Chinese Pith Paper Paintings Depicting Dignitaries
Set of Eight 19th Century Chinese Pith Paper Paintings Depicting Dignitaries

Set of Eight 19th Century Chinese Pith Paper Paintings Depicting Dignitaries, 19th Century

H 9.45 in W 14.18 in D 0.6 in
set of 3 framed Chinese pith paper paintings, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
16in(W) x 12.5in(H) x 1in(D) are the overall measurements of each painting including its frame
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

set of 3 framed Chinese pith paper paintings, 19th c.
set of 3 framed Chinese pith paper paintings, 19th c.

set of 3 framed Chinese pith paper paintings, 19th c.

H 12.5 in W 16 in D 1 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

Complete Set of Twelve Chinese Export Pith Paintings Framed in "Solid Ebony"
Complete Set of Twelve Chinese Export Pith Paintings Framed in "Solid Ebony"

Complete Set of Twelve Chinese Export Pith Paintings Framed in "Solid Ebony"

H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1 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

Mid-19th Century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper
Mid-19th Century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper

Mid-19th Century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper

H 18.88 in W 13.88 in D 0.5 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

19th Century Chinese Export Butterfly & Insect Pith Watercolor
19th Century Chinese Export Butterfly & Insect Pith Watercolor

19th Century Chinese Export Butterfly & Insect Pith Watercolor

H 14 in W 17.75 in D 0.25 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

Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper

Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper

H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 0.75 in
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

6 Large Chinese Export Gouache Paintings "Pua Gua" on Pith Paper by George Mason
6 Large Chinese Export Gouache Paintings "Pua Gua" on Pith Paper by George Mason

6 Large Chinese Export Gouache Paintings "Pua Gua" on Pith Paper by George Mason

H 21 in W 18 in D 1 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper

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

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

H 13.5 in W 16.75 in D 0.75 in
Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Painted Bird Studies on Pith Paper
Located in London, GB
beginning of the 19th century, pith paintings by local Chinese artists became highly popular with Western
Category

19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Watercolor

Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Painted Bird Studies on Pith Paper
Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Painted Bird Studies on Pith Paper

Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Painted Bird Studies on Pith Paper, 19th Century

H 13.98 in W 18.51 in D 0.4 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

Materials

Watercolor, Rice Paper

China Export Watercolour on Pith Paper: A Set of Twelve Processions
China Export Watercolour on Pith Paper: A Set of Twelve Processions

China Export Watercolour on Pith Paper: A Set of Twelve Processions, c. 1870

H 9.26 in W 13 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Botanical Butterfly Watercolor on Pith Paper
Located in CA, CA
palette. This type of Chinese painting, often referred to as an export painting, was created as a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Chinese Botanical Butterfly Watercolor on Pith Paper
Early 19th Century Chinese Botanical Butterfly Watercolor on Pith Paper

Early 19th Century Chinese Botanical Butterfly Watercolor on Pith Paper

H 20.28 in W 16.34 in D 1.97 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
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Rice Paper

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies, 1890's

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

Watercolor, Rice Paper, Gouache

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies.
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies.

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies., 1890's

H 10.44 in W 14.77 in D 0.79 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

Chinese Qing Dynasty Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper, Canton, C.1835
Chinese Qing Dynasty Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper, Canton, C.1835

Chinese Qing Dynasty Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper, Canton, C.1835

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Collection of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper
Collection of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper

Collection of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper

H 11.23 in W 7.68 in D 0.79 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 Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting '19th Century'
Antique Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting '19th Century'

Antique Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting '19th Century'

H 7.49 in W 12.21 in D 0.02 in
Chinese ornithological painting on rice paper, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese ornithological painting on rice/pith paper. These works were prepared in small volumes
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

Chinese ornithological painting on rice paper, c. 1830
Chinese ornithological painting on rice paper, c. 1830

Chinese ornithological painting on rice paper, c. 1830

H 14.5 in W 17.75 in D 1.25 in
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

Materials

Paper

Pair of Chinese botanical paintings by Sunqua, c. 1800-50
Pair of Chinese botanical paintings by Sunqua, c. 1800-50

Pair of Chinese botanical paintings by Sunqua, c. 1800-50

H 18.75 in W 15 in D 0.75 in
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

Materials

Paper

China Trade Set of Six Sunqua Still Life of Fruit & Flowers Paintings
China Trade Set of Six Sunqua Still Life of Fruit & Flowers Paintings

China Trade Set of Six Sunqua Still Life of Fruit & Flowers Paintings

H 10.75 in W 14.75 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
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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting of Men and Women '19th century'
Antique Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting of Men and Women '19th century'

Antique Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting of Men and Women '19th century'

H 7.49 in W 12.21 in D 0.02 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

China Trade Watercolor Pictures of Junks & Sampans, Set of Five
China Trade Watercolor Pictures of Junks & Sampans, Set of Five

China Trade Watercolor Pictures of Junks & Sampans, Set of Five

H 11.25 in W 15.5 in D 0.5 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

Materials

Watercolor

Chinese Export paintings of flowers and fruit on pith paper
Chinese Export paintings of flowers and fruit on pith paper

Sunqua
Chinese Export paintings of flowers and fruit on pith paper, c1840

H 15.35 in W 19.68 in D 0.5 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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Set of Six Chinese Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Artisans Canton, 1835
Set of Six Chinese Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Artisans Canton, 1835

Set of Six Chinese Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Artisans Canton, 1835

H 14.75 in W 11 in D 0.4 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

China Trade Paintings of Boats, Circa 1850
China Trade Paintings of Boats, Circa 1850

China Trade Paintings of Boats, Circa 1850

H 12.8 in W 17.52 in D 0.79 in
Six Chinese Pith Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese watercolors miraculously saved for posterity. These paintings have a folky, naive
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

Six Chinese Pith Paintings
Six Chinese Pith Paintings

Six Chinese Pith Paintings

H 12 in W 16 in D 1.25 in
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

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames
Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames

Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames

H 12 in W 17 in D 1 in
Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings, Price Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese watercolors miraculously saved for posterity. These paintings have a folky, naive
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings, Price Individually
Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings, Price Individually

Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings, Price Individually

H 12 in W 16 in D 1.25 in
Collection of 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Torture & Imprisonment
Located in Conwy, GB
others showing sentencing and judgment. Each painting in a narrow ebonised frame with gold painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Collection of 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Torture & Imprisonment
Collection of 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Torture & Imprisonment

Collection of 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Torture & Imprisonment

H 19 in W 26.5 in D 0.2 in
Chinese Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper Painting
Located in Downingtown, PA
The watercolour painting is on pith paper formerly called rice paper. It depicts a basket filled
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Chinese Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper Painting

Chinese Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper Painting

H 17.5 in W 13.5 in
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

Materials

Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk
19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk

H 16.25 in W 20.25 in D 0.75 in
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

Materials

Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk
19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk

H 16.25 in W 20.25 in D 0.75 in
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

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Set of 4, 19th Century Chinese Export Ornithological Pith Paintings
Set of 4, 19th Century Chinese Export Ornithological Pith Paintings

Set of 4, 19th Century Chinese Export Ornithological Pith Paintings

H 12.125 in W 16.625 in D 1 in
Pair of Chinese Watercolour and Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Downingtown, PA
The watercolour paintings are on pith paper formerly called rice paper. Each depicts a basket
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Pair of Chinese Watercolour and Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper

Pair of Chinese Watercolour and Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper

H 17.5 in W 13.5 in
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

Materials

Other

Antique Album Chinese 12 Gouache Paintings Pith Paper, 1850
Antique Album Chinese 12 Gouache Paintings Pith Paper, 1850

Antique Album Chinese 12 Gouache Paintings Pith Paper, 1850

H 6 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
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

Materials

Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of Figures in an Interior
19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of Figures in an Interior

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of Figures in an Interior

H 19.13 in W 15 in D 0.75 in
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

Materials

Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of Figures in an Interior
19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of Figures in an Interior

19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of Figures in an Interior

H 19.13 in W 15 in D 0.75 in
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

China Trade Set of 12 Pith Paper Paintings of Birds, circa 1840-1860
China Trade Set of 12 Pith Paper Paintings of Birds, circa 1840-1860

China Trade Set of 12 Pith Paper Paintings of Birds, circa 1840-1860

H 12.5 in W 17 in D 1 in
19th Century ornithological paintings on pith
Located in London, GB
three ornithological paintings on pith. Canton, China c1860. Size of inches: Two are: H 11.5” x W 14.5
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Antique 1860s Chinese Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paper

19th Century ornithological paintings on pith
19th Century ornithological paintings on pith

19th Century ornithological paintings on pith

H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 1 in
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Chinese Pith Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese pith paintings available for sale. The range of distinct Chinese pith paintings — often made from paper, paint and giltwood — can elevate any home. Chinese pith paintings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Chinese pith paintings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Chinese pith 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 Paintings?

Chinese pith paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,727, while the lowest priced sells for $316 and the highest can go for as much as $42,398.
Questions About Chinese Pith Paintings
  • Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?
    1 Answer
    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

  • What are Chinese ancestor paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese ancestor paintings are portraits of the deceased ancestors of a Chinese family. These portraits would be done by an artist to honor and remember their ancestors, and legend had it that if these paintings were properly cared for, the ancestors would bring fortune to the family. Shop an array of Chinese ancestor paintings on 1stDibs.
  • What is the highest form of Chinese painting?
    1 Answer
    PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.

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