Chinese Pith Paintings

From 1700 Canton, at the mouth of the Pearl River, was the centre of the European trade with China

; these paintings are no exception. These types of export paintings were highly regarded Chinese mementos

Four very fine China trade paintings on pith paper depicting boats in silk and bamboo modern frames

Antique Chinese watercolors miraculously saved for posterity. These paintings have a folky, naive

Set of four 19th century Chinese pith painting of flowers, butterflies and other insects in

Antique Chinese watercolors miraculously saved for posterity. These paintings have a folky, naive

others showing sentencing and judgment. Each painting in a narrow ebonised frame with gold painted

The watercolour painting is on pith paper formerly called rice paper. It depicts a basket filled

Early 19th century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely

Early 19th century Chinese export pith painting of a junk, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely

this exquisite set of four Chinese Export ornithological pith paintings. Each painting is a testament

The watercolour paintings are on pith paper formerly called rice paper. Each depicts a basket

Vibrant set of 12 gouache paintings on pith paper still in the original silk covered hand painted

Early 19th century Chinese export pith painting of figures in an Interior, likely circa 1830s

Early 19th century Chinese Export pith painting of figures in an interior, likely circa 1830s

Set of Six Chinese export birds Paintings on Pith Paper, 19th Century A refined series of six

China trade set of 12 watercolor pith paper paintings of birds, circa 1840-1860. A full set of

three ornithological paintings on pith. Canton, China c1860. Size of inches: Two are: H 11.5” x W 14.5

A charming pair of 19th century watercolors on pith (rice) paper of exotic fish. With lovely colour

; This painting is no exception. These types of export paintings were highly regarded Chinese mementos of

Mid-19th century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper. Gouache or opaque watercolor of a student

The pair of Chinese watercolours are painted in watercolour on pith paper. Each depicts a

Each watercolour and Gouche painting is decorated with sea shells, a rare subject in Chinese

Canton China, circa 1830. A great and unusual pith watercolor painting of butterflies and insects

century Chinese life.

Each painting depicts flowers within different shaped wicket baskets.

Rare and remarkable set of twelve 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting moth

gouache in the 1830’s- late 1840’s, producing albums and single paintings for export and trade during this

The superb set of Chinese watercolours is painted on pith paper with botanical studies of flowers

Beautifully framed in black lacquer chinoiserie frames, matted. The images of a variety of birds in various environments.

, Circa 1840-60.

reason many Europeans traveled to China. Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of

This is an antique pith painting. An Oriental, framed watercolour figural pair from the Qing

The watercolours have wonderful bright colour and are larger than normal. They are beautifully framed within finished corner frames and glazed with museum glass.

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. Group of 12 flowers and insects. Mid to late

A pair of Chinese export paintings on pith paper depicting a noble man and woman in elegant court

Rare and remarkable set of twelve 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting moth

mount, as shown. Fragile by nature, these paintings on pith paper have kept in remarkably good

wooden frame with a burgundy mount, as shown. Fragile by nature, these paintings on pith paper have

This remarkable survival contains twelve Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper, in their original

This remarkable survival contains twelve Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper, in their original

The watercolour paintings are on pith paper formerly called rice paper. Each depicts a basket

China trade set of twelve botanical flower pith paper paintings, decoupage frames, circa 1840

A charming and rare set of six Chinese gouaches of sailing vessels, or junks, painted on pith paper

traditional Chinese ink and watercolor painting, pith painting was prized by “foreign barbarian” visitors to

China Trade watercolors of fish on pith paper, circa 1850 The Chinese watercolor paintings

Here is a rare set of three 19th century Chinese watercolors expertly painted on delicate pith

A rare and remarkable set of four 19th century Chinese pith paintings executed in gouache in a

Here is a rare set of six 19th century Chinese watercolors expertly painted on delicate pith paper

Fantastic framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache

This is a complete set of 12 Chinese Export Pith Paintings that date to circa 1830-1840. As shown

A charming trio of 19th century watercolors on pith (rice) paper of exotic birds. With lovely

Elegant, antique Chinese watercolor painted with the hand of a master using deep, luxurious colors

and Taiwan. Pith paper is often confused with rice paper. It was used for centuries in China for

, including pith, from the various painting studios nearby the port. These paintings were produced in sets as

beginning of the 19th century, pith paintings by local Chinese artists became highly popular with Western

Chinese watercolors of junks and sampans painted on pith paper within original blue silk bands and

John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...

A pair of extremely rare Victorian display cabinets with taxidermy resplendent quetzal (PHAROMACHRUS MOCINNO), cotinga and hummingbirds, attributed to Henry Ward (1812-1878) Engla...

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...

An English Country style reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany tester King size bed, with an arched headboard and four turned columns on a paneled foot rail, on turned legs. Dimensi...

This delightful turn of the century (early 20th century) oil on canvas painting represents an Italian landscape with one of the most famous squares in the world: Piazza San Marco in ...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...

An exceptional pair of English George II-period carved walnut library armchairs. Raised on very well-carved cabriole legs with stylised ball-and-claw feet, each chair with rectangul...

George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and ornithologist, George Edwards (1694 -1773) is best known for his work, ""A Natural His...