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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

$1,261

H 11.82 in W 16.15 in D 1.19 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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Chinese Ancestor Painting on Pith Paper, Faux Bamboo Frame
Chinese Ancestor Painting on Pith Paper, Faux Bamboo Frame

Chinese Ancestor Painting on Pith Paper, Faux Bamboo Frame

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Ancestor Painting on Pith Paper, in Faux Bamboo Frame. This refined painting exemplifies

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Paper

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

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

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Early 19th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

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

Located in London, GB

Chinese Qing Dynasty watercolour and gouache on Pith paper, Canton C.1835. Capturing Canton life

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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

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

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paint

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

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

Located in London, London

[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

Early 19th Century Chinese Gouache on Pith Paper Portrait Noble Royal Gentleman
Early 19th Century Chinese Gouache on Pith Paper Portrait Noble Royal Gentleman

Early 19th Century Chinese Gouache on Pith Paper Portrait Noble Royal Gentleman

Located in Lowestoft, GB

descent. Gouache on pith paper housed in a glazed early 20th century ebonised frame. 17/13.5/1.5cm

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Ephemeral Beauty: Set of Six Chinese Export "Pith Paper" Paintings of Butterflie
Ephemeral Beauty: Set of Six Chinese Export "Pith Paper" Paintings of Butterflie

Ephemeral Beauty: Set of Six Chinese Export "Pith Paper" Paintings of Butterflie

Located in Downingtown, PA

Ephemeral Beauty: Set of Six Chinese Export "Pith Paper" Paintings of Butterflies, Circa 1840–1860

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export 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

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

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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

Located in CA, CA

and less costly than an oil painting. The uniform robustness of pith paper, cut directly from the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants
China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants

China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fluttering Exotica: Eight China Trade Watercolors on Pith Paper This superb Set of Eight Chinese

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

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

Located in London, London

[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

Mid 19th Century Performative Themed Chinese Framed Watercolor On Pith Paper
Mid 19th Century Performative Themed Chinese Framed Watercolor On Pith Paper

Mid 19th Century Performative Themed Chinese Framed Watercolor On Pith Paper

Located in Incline Village, NV

watercolor on sheets of "pith paper" hand cut and trimmed from the stem of a papyrus type plant (indigenous

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, 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

Located in Stamford, CT

corporal punishment, and in one, execution. Painted on pith paper in vibrant colors, the images are

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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

Located in Norton, MA

. There are some typical scattered splits in the paper which is common in these old pith paintings, but

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

Set Of Twelve Chinese Framed Pith Paper Watercolors
Set Of Twelve Chinese Framed Pith Paper Watercolors

Set Of Twelve Chinese Framed Pith Paper Watercolors

$6,850 / set

H 14.75 in W 11.13 in D 0.75 in

Set Of Twelve Chinese Framed Pith Paper Watercolors

Located in Essex, MA

Set of twelve with cream colored faux bamboo frames. Each depicting Chinese furniture and interiors.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, 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

$2,800Sale Price / set|56% Off

H 9.5 in W 14.5 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

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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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.

Located in New York, NY

16in(W) x 12.5in(H) x 1in(D) are the overall measurements of each painting including its frame; each painting depicts a different junk boat

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Paint, 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

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Chine trade watercolors are of fine quality and depict various exotic fruits including pineapples, lychees, finger citrus and orange amongst others. Now framed with a thin gilt f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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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

Located in Norton, MA

Rice/Pith Papers, It's called "Pua Gua" same as the meaning of "Fortune Teller" painted by George Mason

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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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'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Chinese rice paper pith painting. It shows a group gathering of men and women. Pith paper

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Pith Painting of Birds
Antique Pith Painting of Birds

Antique Pith Painting of Birds

$2,550

H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

Materials

Paper

Antique Pith Painting of Birds
Antique Pith Painting of Birds

Antique Pith Painting of Birds, 1830

$2,550

H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 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

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Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

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

Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings of Fish

$2,900 / item

H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

Materials

Paper

Chinese Pith Painting of Fish
Chinese Pith Painting of Fish

Chinese Pith Painting of Fish, 1830

$2,900

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

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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

$2,900

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

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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

$2,900

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

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Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting
Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting

Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting

$475

H 12.5 in W 16 in D 1 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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings of Birds
Pair of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings of Birds

Pair of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings of Birds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper depicting birds and

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19th Century Qing Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Pair of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings of Birds
Pair of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings of Birds

Pair of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings of Birds

$4,400 / set

H 16.25 in W 21 in D 1 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings of Birds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper depicting birds and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Antique Album Of Chinese Gouache Paintings On Paper
Antique Album Of Chinese Gouache Paintings On Paper

Antique Album Of Chinese Gouache Paintings On Paper

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rare Chinese Export School. 24 miniatures in watercolor and bodycolor on pith paper. Album of pith

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Prints

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

$680Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 17.75 in D 1.25 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

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

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 Watercolors of Flower Baskets with Chinoiserie Frames, A Set of Six
China Trade Watercolors of Flower Baskets with Chinoiserie Frames, A Set of Six

China Trade Watercolors of Flower Baskets with Chinoiserie Frames, A Set of Six

Located in Downingtown, PA

Set of Six China Trade Watercolors on Pith Paper: Hanging Flower Baskets This charming and

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Fine Quality Three Character Mid-19thC Framed Chinese Watercolor Pith Painting
Fine Quality Three Character Mid-19thC Framed Chinese Watercolor Pith Painting

Fine Quality Three Character Mid-19thC Framed Chinese Watercolor Pith Painting

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality three character mid 19th century (circa 1850) watercolor on pith paper; a Chinese

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Paintings Collection of Chinese Figures ca. 1860.
Paintings Collection of Chinese Figures ca. 1860.

Paintings Collection of Chinese Figures ca. 1860., 1860

$2,885

H 41.34 in W 61.03 in D 1.97 in

Paintings Collection of Chinese Figures ca. 1860.

Located in Milan, IT

Tempera su pith- paper. Produzione cinese, Canton, epoca Qing, 1860 ca. Collezione di ventotto

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1890s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera

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

Located in London, GB

surfaces and block colours are typical of 19th century Chinese artworks. The pith paper medium aids the

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19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Watercolor

Mid 19thC. Chinese Pith Painting of A Female Flautist Framed; Oval Matte C. 1850
Mid 19thC. Chinese Pith Painting of A Female Flautist Framed; Oval Matte C. 1850

Mid 19thC. Chinese Pith Painting of A Female Flautist Framed; Oval Matte C. 1850

Located in Incline Village, NV

artists; painted predominately in watercolor on sheets of "pith paper" hand cut and trimmed from the stem

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Chinese Watercolor Pith Painting Circa 1852 "Consort Being Served Tea" by Eunuch
Chinese Watercolor Pith Painting Circa 1852 "Consort Being Served Tea" by Eunuch

Chinese Watercolor Pith Painting Circa 1852 "Consort Being Served Tea" by Eunuch

Located in Incline Village, NV

colors, which are enhanced by the natural attributes of the pith paper, that is indigenous to only China

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Mid-19th Century Qing Dynasty Portrait of a Lady
Mid-19th Century Qing Dynasty Portrait of a Lady

Mid-19th Century Qing Dynasty Portrait of a Lady

$384Sale Price|36% Off

H 18.88 in W 13.88 in D 0.75 in

Mid-19th Century Qing Dynasty Portrait of a Lady

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century Chinese portrait of a lady painted on rice or pith paper. Qing dynasty. Gouache

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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

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

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

Located in Norton, MA

pith paper, no frames. Size: paper size, 9" W x 7.5" H ; image size; about 5.5" x 7" During the

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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'

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

19thC Chinese Pair of Pith Paintings "Emperor Xianfeng & Consort Qing" C.1855
19thC Chinese Pair of Pith Paintings "Emperor Xianfeng & Consort Qing" C.1855

19thC Chinese Pair of Pith Paintings "Emperor Xianfeng & Consort Qing" C.1855

Located in Incline Village, NV

paintings are fairly rare, as they are delicate pictures on fragile "Pith" paper. Interesting to note, is

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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

Located in Norton, MA

A charming and rare set of 3 Chinese gouaches of sailing vessels/ junks, painted on pith paper, no

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

Six Diminutive 19thC. Qing Chinese Pith Paintings Mounted in (3) Matching Frames
Six Diminutive 19thC. Qing Chinese Pith Paintings Mounted in (3) Matching Frames

Six Diminutive 19thC. Qing Chinese Pith Paintings Mounted in (3) Matching Frames

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Pith" paper. Note: Please see my other 19th century Chinese Pith Paintings that I have listed for sale

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

19th C Royal Couple; Pair Chinese Pith Paintings Qing Dynasty. China, Circa 1855
19th C Royal Couple; Pair Chinese Pith Paintings Qing Dynasty. China, Circa 1855

19th C Royal Couple; Pair Chinese Pith Paintings Qing Dynasty. China, Circa 1855

Located in Incline Village, NV

. Pith paintings are fairly rare, as they are delicate pictures on fragile "Pith" paper. Dimensions: 10

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

A Group of twelve Courtiers
A Group of twelve Courtiers

A Group of twelve Courtiers, 1890's

$17,819

H 10.63 in W 15.24 in D 0.79 in

A Group of twelve Courtiers

Located in London, London

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. Group of 12 Courtiers. Mid to late nineteenth century

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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Rice Paper

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

Chinese Export paintings of flowers and fruit on pith paper

By Sunqua

Located in Surrey, GB

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

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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

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

Located in Uckfield, Sussex

. They are executed in watercolor and gouache on pith paper. The use of pith keeps the paint from seeping

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

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

China Trade Paintings of Boats, Circa 1850

Unavailable

H 12.8 in W 17.52 in D 0.79 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

19th Century Chinese Export Watercolor Painting of Pheasants
19th Century Chinese Export Watercolor Painting of Pheasants

19th Century Chinese Export Watercolor Painting of Pheasants

Located in London, GB

frame. Watercolor on pith paper. This watercolor is an exceptional decorative example of the trade

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper

VIEWS OF CANTON, THE TIGER'S MOUTH, WHAMPOA AND MACAO
VIEWS OF CANTON, THE TIGER'S MOUTH, WHAMPOA AND MACAO

VIEWS OF CANTON, THE TIGER'S MOUTH, WHAMPOA AND MACAO

Located in Vancouver, BC

Four China Coast watercolours on pith paper, circa 1845, unsigned 1. Canton with American and

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1840s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Very Fine Set of Eight Watercolors of the Production of Silk, Mid-19th Century
Very Fine Set of Eight Watercolors of the Production of Silk, Mid-19th Century

Very Fine Set of Eight Watercolors of the Production of Silk, Mid-19th Century

Located in New York, NY

works are painted on what is known as pith paper (sometimes erroneously referred to a rice paper). Pith

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

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Paper

Hand-Painted Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies
Hand-Painted Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies

Hand-Painted Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies

Unavailable

H 14.77 in W 17.13 in D 0.79 in

Hand-Painted Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies

Located in Richmond, London

. While they were mostly painted on inexpensive pith paper, cut directly from the dense wood of a tree

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Prints

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Paper, Paint

Pair of Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper
Pair of Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper

Pair of Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

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Paper

China Trade Watercolors of Fish on Pith Paper, circa 1850
China Trade Watercolors of Fish on Pith Paper, circa 1850

China Trade Watercolors of Fish on Pith Paper, circa 1850

Located in Downingtown, PA

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Decorative Art

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Paper

Chinese Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper Painting

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

China Trade Set of Twelve Botanical Flower Pith Paper Paintings
China Trade Set of Twelve Botanical Flower Pith Paper Paintings

China Trade Set of Twelve Botanical Flower Pith Paper Paintings

Located in Downingtown, PA

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Decorative Art

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Paint

Pair of Chinese Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper Painting

Pair of Chinese Watercolour and Gouache on Pith Paper Painting

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 Decorative Art

Pair of Chinese Watercolour and Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper

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

Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects
Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects

Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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

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Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects
Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects

Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

Materials

Paint

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

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

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Other

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

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

Located in London, London

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

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Rice Paper, Gouache

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

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 Miniature Watercolor Pictures of Junks and Sampans on Pith Paper
China Trade Miniature Watercolor Pictures of Junks and Sampans on Pith Paper

China Trade Miniature Watercolor Pictures of Junks and Sampans on Pith Paper

Located in Downingtown, PA

China trade miniature watercolor pictures of junks and sampans on pith paper, circa 1860-1880

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.
Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.

Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.

Located in Downingtown, PA

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

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

Located in PARIS, FR

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

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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

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolors on Pith Paper Depicting Royals
Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolors on Pith Paper Depicting Royals

Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolors on Pith Paper Depicting Royals

Located in Bradenton, FL

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Chinese Canton School, Framed Pith Paper Export Painting
Late 19th Century Chinese Canton School, Framed Pith Paper Export Painting

Late 19th Century Chinese Canton School, Framed Pith Paper Export Painting

Located in Vero Beach, FL

. This work depicts four costumed figures and a table in watercolor and gouache on pith paper. The use of

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Set of Twelve Chinese Export Pith Paper Watercolor Botanicals
Set of Twelve Chinese Export Pith Paper Watercolor Botanicals

Set of Twelve Chinese Export Pith Paper Watercolor Botanicals

Located in Essex, MA

Each nicely painted with fruits and flowers, insects, leaves all in gold leaf frames with faux ivory matting.

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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

A Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolours on Pith Paper
A Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolours on Pith Paper

A Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolours on Pith Paper

Located in Downingtown, PA

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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Set Of Eight Framed Chinese Export Pith Paper Watercolors Of Birds
Set Of Eight Framed Chinese Export Pith Paper Watercolors Of Birds

Set Of Eight Framed Chinese Export Pith Paper Watercolors Of Birds

Located in Essex, MA

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

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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

A Set of Six China Trade Pith Paper Pictures of Furniture
A Set of Six China Trade Pith Paper Pictures of Furniture

A Set of Six China Trade Pith Paper Pictures of Furniture

Located in Downingtown, PA

Each picture depicts a different grouping of Chinese furniture, and porcelain including urns and dishes. The paintings are each contained within a decoupage and aqua églomisé frame ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Fine Set of Four China Trade Watercolours of Birds on Pith Paper
Fine Set of Four China Trade Watercolours of Birds on Pith Paper

Fine Set of Four China Trade Watercolours of Birds on Pith Paper

Located in Downingtown, PA

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Regency Paintings

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Watercolor

Antique Pith Painting, Oriental Art, Watercolour, Qing Dynasty, Victorian, 1850
Antique Pith Painting, Oriental Art, Watercolour, Qing Dynasty, Victorian, 1850

Antique Pith Painting, Oriental Art, Watercolour, Qing Dynasty, Victorian, 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

superb detail and rich colour upon traditional pith paper. Fascinating pair of costume studies depicting

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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Paint, Parchment Paper

Early 20th Century Watercolour - Chinese Costume
Early 20th Century Watercolour - Chinese Costume

Early 20th Century Watercolour - Chinese Costume

Located in Corsham, GB

watercolor on pith paper. Presented in a dark wood frame with internal gilt slip and 6 window card mount. On

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Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Late 19th Century Gouache - Chinese Fish
Late 19th Century Gouache - Chinese Fish

Late 19th Century Gouache - Chinese Fish

Located in Corsham, GB

delicately patterned fish. The typical combination of gouache on pith paper makes the fish stand out crisply

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Late 19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Late 19th Century Gouache - Chinese Fish
Late 19th Century Gouache - Chinese Fish

Late 19th Century Gouache - Chinese Fish

Located in Corsham, GB

delicately patterned fish. The typical combination of gouache on pith paper makes the fish stand out crisply

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19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Late 19th Century Gouache - Chinese Fish
Late 19th Century Gouache - Chinese Fish

Late 19th Century Gouache - Chinese Fish

Located in Corsham, GB

delicately patterned fish. The typical combination of gouache on pith paper makes the fish stand out crisply

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19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

La Roche Laffitte Hand-Painted Fish on Silk
La Roche Laffitte Hand-Painted Fish on Silk

La Roche Laffitte Hand-Painted Fish on Silk

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H 24.25 in W 33.5 in D 1 in

La Roche Laffitte Hand-Painted Fish on Silk

By La Roche Laffitte

Located in Stamford, CT

La Roche Laffitte hand-painted fish on silk mounted on handmade pith paper.

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Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Silk

A Pair of Chinese Watercolour Pith Pictures of Sampans.
A Pair of Chinese Watercolour Pith Pictures of Sampans.

A Pair of Chinese Watercolour Pith Pictures of Sampans.

Located in Downingtown, PA

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Pair of 19th C. Chinese Export Paintings
Pair of 19th C. Chinese Export Paintings

Pair of 19th C. Chinese Export Paintings

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th C. Chinese export paintings, with great detail and color. Painted on pith paper.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

A Chinese Watercolour of Birds

A Chinese Watercolour of Birds

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H 15 in W 18.75 in

A Chinese Watercolour of Birds

Located in Downingtown, PA

The watercolor painting of exotic birds on pith paper (formerly called rice paper) within églomisé

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

A Chinese Watercolour of Birds

A Chinese Watercolour of Birds

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H 15 in W 18.75 in

A Chinese Watercolour of Birds

Located in Downingtown, PA

The watercolor painting of exotic birds on pith paper (formerly called rice paper) within églomisé

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Set of Twelve 19th Century China Trade Paintings of Junks and Sampans
Set of Twelve 19th Century China Trade Paintings of Junks and Sampans

Set of Twelve 19th Century China Trade Paintings of Junks and Sampans

Located in Downingtown, PA

A superb set of China Trade watercolours on pith paper of various sampans and junks. Mounted in

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Nautical Objects

A Set of Three Chinese Watercolours of Sampans
A Set of Three Chinese Watercolours of Sampans

A Set of Three Chinese Watercolours of Sampans

Located in Downingtown, PA

The three watercolours are painted on pith paper with a silk band surround and are framed within an

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Nautical Objects

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

intricate details of various bird species. Painted on fragile pith paper, these artworks showcase the birds

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

A Set of Six Chinese Watercolours of Chinese Junks and Sampans
A Set of Six Chinese Watercolours of Chinese Junks and Sampans

A Set of Six Chinese Watercolours of Chinese Junks and Sampans

Located in Downingtown, PA

material they are painted on is pith paper. The frames are eglomise and decoupage.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Nautical Objects

A Set of Four Chinese Watercolours of Birds
A Set of Four Chinese Watercolours of Birds

A Set of Four Chinese Watercolours of Birds

Located in Downingtown, PA

The watercolours of different birds are painted on pith paper (sometimes erroneously called rice

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Set of Eight Antique Chinese Bird Paintings
Set of Eight Antique Chinese Bird Paintings

Set of Eight Antique Chinese Bird Paintings

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable set of eight 19th century paintings of birds on pith paper executed with egg

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Mid-18th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera

Three China Trade Picture Groupings of 12 Miniature Paintings of Butterflies
Three China Trade Picture Groupings of 12 Miniature Paintings of Butterflies

Three China Trade Picture Groupings of 12 Miniature Paintings of Butterflies

Located in Downingtown, PA

in watercolour on pith paper and mounted together within a faux bamboo gilt frame and with a green

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Rice Paper

A Set of Four 19th Century Chinese Watercolours of Sea Shells
A Set of Four 19th Century Chinese Watercolours of Sea Shells

A Set of Four 19th Century Chinese Watercolours of Sea Shells

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese watercolours on pith paper are highly prized for their vibrant colour and the textural

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Pith Paper For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pith paper for your home. Each pith paper for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, paint and giltwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pith paper — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right pith paper, those designed in Folk Art, Regency and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Sunqua each produced at least one beautiful pith paper that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pith Paper?

A pith paper can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,177, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $42,398.