Pith Paintings

Minor age rips and tears consistent with pith paintings. Nine available, three more can be viewed in another listing.             

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

This is a complete set of 12 Chinese Export Pith Paintings that date to circa 1830-1840. As shown in photos, the paintings are in remarkably good condition considering their age and ...

Fantastic framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in typical style.

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 seems not to have been adopted for painting until about 1820.

Depicting a variety of species including sparrows and peacocks, the paintings are rendered on a pith paper base which allows pools of watercolour paint to sit on the surface, creatin...

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...

There is some age discolouration to both paintings as can be seen from the photographs with minor losses, particularly around the edges of the paintings as is usual with these type o...

European travelers and traders, would purchase gouaches on different supports, including pith, from the various painting studios nearby the port.

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...

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

Chinese ornithological painting on rice/pith paper. These works were prepared in small volumes featuring a particular activity, or ornithological/botanical subject.

It is rare to find these Chinese pith paper gouache paintings with their original folio.

The Magic of Pith Paper: These paintings are on a unique medium often misidentified as "rice paper."

A mid 19th Century circa 1850's Chinese Export rice paper pith painting set within an arched cut out mirror that hangs on the wall from a chain.

The first examples of paintings on pith paper appear about 1820. The transparency did allow the transposition of contours of an existing model, the painter having to use his imagi...

Simple, close-up portrait of a man wearing a pith helmet with a cloth drape at the back. In soft brown tones overall. Unsigned.

There was a great demand for Chinese pith paper watercolors both from Europe and America during the 19th century.

Set 6 Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting polychrome butterflies in a lush garden full of blooms of roses, daisies and stylized chrysanthemums.. Note the wonderful depth and ...

A Set of Three Paintings of Birds on Pith Paper, mounted on paper mats with silk ribbon, Chinese Export, c.1880

12 very fine China Trade paintings on pith paper depicting court men and ladies in rich garments.

Set of Six Chinese export birds Paintings on Pith Paper, 19th Century A refined series of six Chinese export paintings depicting birds amidst delicate floral compositions.

These are a beautiful pair of Chinese Export Pith Paper Paintings of Birds from c. 1840. The colors on these are absolutely lovely.

He was to become one of the most important Chinese watercolorists to work in the western style Attributed to this workshop,a rare complete set of ten China Trade paintings, waterco...

The first examples of paintings on pith paper appear about 1820. The transparency did allow the transposition of contours of an existing model, the painter having to use his imaginat...

Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of subject and brilliancy of color; These paintings are no exception.