Chinese Pith Paintings

Set of four 19th century Chinese pith painting of flowers, butterflies and other insects in fantastic silver gilt mirror paneled frames.

Minor age rips and tears consistent with pith paintings.

Scenes depicting methods of torture including, “Kia Quen”, “Tean Zu” and a “Cangue Yoke”, the others showing sentencing and judgment. Each painting in a narrow ebonised frame with...

The watercolour painting is on pith paper formerly called rice paper. It depicts a basket filled to overflowing with flowers. The painting is within an eglomise and dedcoupage frame.

Early 19th century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely painted oil on pith paper view of an exquisite Junk with dramatic shear, elaborate...

Early 19th century Chinese export pith painting of a junk, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely painted oil on pith paper view of an exquisite Junk with dramatic shear, elaborate...

Chinese export, circa 1850. Experience the delicate beauty of 19th-century Chinese artistry with this exquisite set of four Chinese Export ornithological pith paintings.

The watercolour paintings are on pith paper formerly called rice paper. Each depicts a basket filled to overflowing with flowers. The painting is within an eglomise and dedcoupage ...

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

Early 19th century Chinese export pith painting of figures in an Interior, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely painted oil on pith paper view of an exquisitely robed Lady holdin...

Early 19th century Chinese Export pith painting of figures in an interior, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely painted oil on pith paper view of an exquisitely robed Man in Scho...

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

A charming pair of 19th century watercolors on pith (rice) paper of exotic fish. With lovely colour and detailing. Each image measures approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches and are attract...

19th Century ornithological paintings on pith We share what we love, and we love this a set of three ornithological paintings on pith.

These types of export paintings were highly regarded Chinese mementos of life in Canton during the 19th century and were created to capture of the atmosphere of that particular region.

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

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

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

They are framed in decoupage and eglomise frames.

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Canton China, circa 1830. A great and unusual pith watercolor painting of butterflies and insects around a blossoming tree branch.

In original black and gilt frames. Depicting various industries and activities of daily mid 19th 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 species and assorted other insects, executed in glorious vivid colors. Presented under...

It is still sold as Chinese medicine to make a diuretic infusion. For use in painting, it is cut by hand with a knife into thin sheets from short lengths of the spongy tissue.

The superb set of Chinese watercolours is painted on pith paper with botanical studies of flowers and insects and butterflies. They are on acid-free paper and board within their ori...

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

, Circa 1840-60.

A charming and rare set of six Chinese gouaches of male and female nobility in various costumes, with attendants, painted on pith paper.

Framed and glazed, overall dimensions: 37.5cm by 26.5cm by 2cm. Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the increasing demand for small, inexpensive and easily transported ...

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

A fine example of Chinese artistry, showcasing superb detail and rich colour upon traditional pith paper.

A pair of Chinese export paintings on pith paper depicting a noble man and woman in elegant court attire, circa 1900.

Rare and remarkable set of twelve 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting moth species and assorted other insects, executed in glorious vivid colors. Presented under...

Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the increasing demand for small, inexpensive and easily transported souvenirs, following the massive growth in the China Trade in the first...

Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the increasing demand for small, inexpensive and easily transported souvenirs, following the massive growth in the China Trade in the first...

The watercolour paintings are on pith paper formerly called rice paper. Each depicts a basket filled to overflowing with flowers. The painting is within an eglomise and dedcoupage ...

This remarkable survival contains twelve Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper, in their original red silk album.

This remarkable survival contains twelve Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper, in their original red silk album.

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

The profuse traffic of Chinese boats and vessels crowded together on the Pearl River fascinated European travellers and traders, who could immortalize that beautiful view by purchasi...

Very different than traditional Chinese ink and watercolor painting, pith painting was prized by “foreign barbarian” visitors to China, but not to the Chinese intellectual elite and ...

China Trade watercolors of fish on pith paper, circa 1850 The Chinese watercolor paintings are on pith paper mounted in a contemporary bleached wood frame.

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

A rare and remarkable set of four 19th century Chinese pith paintings executed in gouache in a traditional delicate style depicting floral arrangements.

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 in bold colors in typical style.

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

A charming trio of 19th century watercolors on pith (rice) paper of exotic birds. With lovely colour and detailing. Each image measures approximately 2.75 x 4 inches and are attract...

Elegant, antique Chinese watercolor painted with the hand of a master using deep, luxurious colors that contrast with the unstated sky. Presented in its original burled walnut frame.  

Pith paper is often confused with rice paper. It was used for centuries in China for making artificial flowers.

A charming and rare set of six Chinese gouaches of male and female nobility in various costumes, painted on pith paper.

Set of twelve antique Chinese painted bird studies on pith paper Chinese, 19th Century Panel: Height 20cm, width 32cm Frame: Height 35.5cm, width 47cm, depth 1.5cm This fantastic co...

Chinese watercolors of junks and sampans painted on pith paper within original blue silk bands and are framed within églomisé and decoupage frames.

These examples and contemporary accounts by visitors to Canton suggest that there was a flourishing trade in pith paintings by the early 1830s. Pith presumably came into use for pai...

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...

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)

These solid Brass lamps by Chapman Lamps feature an elongated body with a ribbed detail. Lamps retain their original finials as well. New custom silk shades. Both lamps have the orig...

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 ...

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...

Chinese hardstone model of cherry blossom in a cloisonné enamel planter Chinese, 20th Century Height 57cm, width 52cm, depth 40cm This exquisite tree model is crafted from a beau...

Luminous Vessels: A Set of Five China Trade Watercolors on Pith Paper Canton (Guangzhou) or Hong Kong, China, Circa 1850 This remarkable set of five watercolor paintings offers a pr...

Chinese agate, jade and rose quartz flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 28cm, width 37cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this delicate fl...

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. Group of 12 Courtiers. Mid to late nineteenth century. 12 hand painted water-colours on pith paper, pale blue silk borders, a few minor...