Pith Paintings

flowers on pith paper, c1840, from the Sunqua workshop, originally bound in a silk covered album but now

Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of subject and brilliancy of color

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

set of nine. Minor age rips and tears consistent with pith paintings. Priced individually (nine

$17,000.00 for the set of 9. Minor age rips and tears consistent with pith paintings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

beautiful view by purchasing gouaches on different supports, including pith, from the various painting

imported from Europe. The albums of pith paintings (and later the little glass-fronted boxes) were

been adopted for painting until about 1820. Some European museums claim that their paintings on pith

leaves is typical of gouache paintings on pith paper, though it is unusual to find Spring Palace

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

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

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

of an Italian Count who visited Canton in 1828 and had over 350 paintings on pith in his baggage when

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

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

: Chinese export watercolours of the highest quality. Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the

Oil on canvas Signed in red, u.l. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. “Bruce Sargeant is a mythic figure in the modern art movement. He embodies a world ...

Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of subject and brilliancy of color

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

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

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

Each painting depicts flowers within different shaped wicket baskets.

barges, and a large floating duck house. Pith came into use for painting to satisfy the increasing

In original black and gilt frames. Depicting various industries and activities of daily mid 19th century Chinese life.

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

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

, Circa 1840-60.

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

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

, with attendants, painted on pith paper. Beautifully framed and matted. During the 18th and 19th

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

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

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

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

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

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

The watercolour and gouache paintings on pith paper depict selections of sea shells- an unusual

The painting on pith paper depicts a large openwork basket containing a massive arrangement of

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

frames and protected by conservation grade glass. Minor age rips and tears consistent with pith paintings

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

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

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