Pith Paper

They are are vibrant artworks created on soft, translucent pith paper, often mistaken for paintings on rice paper.

Chinese Ancestor Painting on Pith Paper, in Faux Bamboo Frame. This refined painting exemplifies the traditional ancestor portraiture commissioned by elite families to honor lineage,...

Chinese Export Pith Paper Painting of Processional Musicians, Canton, 19th Century, C.1840 A lively and animated horizontal composition depicting six male musicians in ceremonial p...

Set of 4 Chinese 19th Century Gouache Pith Paper Miniature Paintings in original ebonised frames C.1840 A charming set of four miniature export paintings executed in gouache on pith...

Rare 19th Century gouache paintings on pith paper, one of two birds on a tree and one of a blue bird on a branch with flowers and trees both executed in a distinctive traditional del...

Chinese Qing Dynasty watercolour and gouache on Pith paper, Canton C.1835. Capturing Canton life, the image of a women weaving depicts daily life in Qing Dynasty China.

A superb China Trade Watercolor on Pith Paper, mounted in a contemporary eglomise-and-decoupage frame.

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

Rare 19th Century gouache paintings on pith paper, one of two birds on a tree and one of a blue bird on a branch with flowers and trees both executed in a distinctive traditional del...

A superb China Trade Watercolor on Pith Paper, mounted in a contemporary eglomise-and-decoupage frame.

A superb China Trade Watercolor on Pith Paper, mounted in a contemporary eglomise-and-decoupage frame.

A superb China Trade Watercolor on Pith Paper, mounted in a contemporary eglomise-and-decoupage frame.

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. A Group of 10 Flowers and Butterflies.

A superb China Trade Watercolor on Pith Paper, mounted in a contemporary eglomise-and-decoupage frame.

Each is painted on pith paper, sometimes called rice paper, a material with low absorbency that allows the pigment to sit on the surface and gives the scenes their strong, saturated ...

A superb China Trade Watercolor on Pith Paper, mounted in a contemporary eglomise-and-decoupage frame.

Early 19th century Chinese full length portrait of a seated gentleman, likely of noble or royal descent. Gouache on pith paper housed in a glazed early 20th century ebonised frame. ...

Ephemeral Beauty: Set of Six Chinese Export "Pith Paper" Paintings of Butterflies, Circa 1840–1860 A charming and cohesive set of six mid-19th century Chinese Export paintings, exec...

Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paper Paintings Theatrical Figures, Canton C.1850 'Wind and Percussion' A fine and well-matched pair of large single-figure studies,...

A Collection of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper C.1850 Depicting Court Figures in Imperial Dress Framed and glazed Superb collection In very good con...

Set of eight 19th century Chinese pith paper paintings depicting dignitaries Chinese, 19th Century Paper: Height 20cm, width 34cm Frame: Height 24cm, width 36cm, depth 1.5cm This r...

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paper Figures, Canton, C.1840 A charming group of seven individually cut Chinese export figure studies.

Circle of Sunqua (active 1830-1870) Two Mandarin Ducks pith paper (rice paper) gouache c.1830-1870 China Also close to: Chincqua, Lam Qua, Youqua.

The uniform robustness of pith paper, cut directly from the dense wood of a tree native to the Ginseng family, allowed incredibly delicate and rich depictions of landscapes and botan...

China Trade Pith Paper Watercolors of Butterflies and Flowers, Set of Eight Circa 1840–1860 This set of eight China Trade watercolors on pith paper presents a brilliant sequence of ...

[China Export Water-colours on Pith Paper] A Set of Twelve Processions. China, ca. 1870].

Dimensions: 10 1/8" x 12 1/4" wide (includes frame) 4 7/8" x 7 1/2" wide Note: Please see my other 19th century Chinese Pith Paintings that I have listed for sale. Background: ...

The artworks are executed in gouache on pith paper—a material often mistakenly called "rice paper" but actually derived from the pith of the Aralia papyrifera plant.

However this support has nothing to do with paper in its structure and behavior. It´s actually a sheet of inner bark cut from the pith plant, the Tetrapanax Papyrifer.

There are some typical scattered splits in the paper which is common in these old pith paintings, but there are no losses and they display wonderfully.

Set of six Chinese Export paintings on pith (rice) paper. The paintings depict Chinese processionals that include men in different settings such as playing instruments, carrying temp...

A charming pair of Chinese export pith paintings, depicting elegantly dressed figures in traditional costume, one carrying a delicate birdcage and the other holding a flowering branc...

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

There are some typical scattered splits in the paper which is common in these old pith paintings, but there are no losses and they display wonderfully.

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

Charming framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style.

Charming framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style.

Set of three rare framed and matted antique Chinese paintings of fish. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style.

Rare framed and matted antique Chinese painting of fish. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style.

Rare framed and matted antique Chinese painting of fish. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style.

Rare framed and matted antique Chinese painting of fish. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style.

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

Exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper depicting birds and flowers executed in the traditional gongbi technique.

Exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper depicting birds and flowers executed in the traditional gongbi technique.

Six Antique Pith Rice Paper Chinese Watercolour Paintings Birds Chinese, 19th Century Height 33cm, width 42.5cm, depth 1.5cm This captivating set of six Chinese paintings, dati...

Often referred to as rice paper, pith's low absorbency allows pigments to remain vivid and luminous, giving the artwork exceptional clarity and depth.

Pair Framed Chinese Watercolour Pith Rice Paper Paintings Dignitaries Chinese, 20th Century Height 24cm, width 36cm, depth 1.5cm This exceptional duo of Chinese watercolours is crea...

Rare Chinese Export School. 24 miniatures in watercolor and bodycolor on pith paper. Album of pith paintings depicting trades and professions. 19th century Chinese, bound with silk t...

A vibrant 19th-century Chinese gouache on pith paper, depicting the master of the house being waited on by his servants.

A vibrant 19th-century Chinese gouache on pith paper, depicting the lady of the house being waited on by her servants.

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

Historical Context: Pith Paper Paintings and the China Trade (Circa 1850) Pith Paper Art: These watercolors were a key product of the China Trade during the mid-19th century, produc...

A fine 19th-century Chinese School work executed in oil and gouache, presented behind glass in a red and silver finished frame. On pith paper. Image size: 17.5 x 30.5cm.

A fine 19th-century Chinese School work executed in oil and gouache, presented behind glass in a red and silver finished frame. On pith paper. Image size: 17.5 x 30.5cm.

A fine 19th-century Chinese School work executed in oil and gouache, presented behind glass in a red and silver finished frame. On pith paper. Image size: 17.5 x 30.5cm.

Fine quality three character mid 19th century (circa 1850) watercolor on pith paper; a Chinese painting; depicting an Emperor with. perhaps, a concubine by his side and a page or eun...

A plain background of the original cream colored pith paper above the brown diamond patterned floor completes the painting, which is very nicely mounted in a gold and black wooden fr...

Vibrant shades of red, green, and blue stand out against a plain white background, and the flat surfaces and block colours are typical of 19th century Chinese artworks. The pith pape...

Set of twelve antique Chinese pith paintings with flowers and butterflies Chinese, 19th Century Height 33cm, width 38cm, depth 1.5cm This delightful collection of paintings is craf...

Background: 19th century Chinese "Pith Paintings" were produced by local Chinese artists; painted predominately in watercolor on sheets of "pith paper" hand cut and trimmed from the ...