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Set of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Tea Production
Located in London, GB
Set of Antique Chinese pith paintings depicting tea production
Chinese, 19th Century
Panel: Height
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Wood
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 0.6 in
Antique Set of Twelve Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Butterflies
Located in London, GB
Antique set of twelve Chinese pith paintings depicting butterflies
Chinese, 19th Century
Panel
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Watercolor
H 13.78 in W 13.39 in D 0.6 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
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
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
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
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
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Set of Six Chinese Pith Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Flowers
Located in London, GB
Set of six Chinese pith paper paintings of butterflies and flowers
Chinese, 19th Century
Panel
Category
19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Wood, Paper, Watercolor
H 14.57 in W 15.16 in D 0.6 in
Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Pith Paper Paintings of Festival Processions
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve antique Chinese pith paper paintings of festival processions
Chinese, 19th Century
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Wood
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 0.6 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Paper
Set of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings
Located in Norton, MA
and silk, whose purchase was the reason many Europeans traveled to China.
Pith is often mistaken for
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Stamford, CT
reason many Europeans traveled to China.
Pith is often mistaken for rice paper for those unfamiliar with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Antique Set of Six Chinese Paintings Depicting Weaving
Located in London, GB
, width 21cm
Frame: Height 47.5cm, width 36cm, depth 1.5cm
This set of Chinese pith paintings depicts six
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century Chinese Export Butterfly & Insect Pith Watercolor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Canton China, circa 1830.
A great and unusual pith watercolor painting of butterflies and insects
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Giltwood, Paper
7 Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Norton, MA
This listing is for a beautiful set of 7 Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) paintings on rice/pith
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
Chinese Watercolors of Exotic Fruit on Pith Paper
Located in Downingtown, PA
with a green inner bezel.
China Trade watercolours although produced as early as the late 18th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
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.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies
Located in London, GB
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER].
A Group of 10 Flowers and Butterflies.
mid to late
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Rice Paper, Watercolor
H 10.63 in W 15.56 in D 0.79 in
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies.
Located in London, GB
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER].
Group of 12 flowers and insects.
Mid to late
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Rice Paper, Watercolor
H 10.44 in W 14.77 in D 0.79 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Botanical Butterfly Watercolor on Pith Paper
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Qing dynasty Chinese watercolor featuring a botanical scene. A broken branch
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
H 20.28 in W 16.34 in D 1.97 in
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Paint
Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolors on Pith Paper Depicting Royals
Located in Bradenton, FL
A charming and rare set of six Chinese gouaches of male and female nobility in various costumes
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper,
Set of Eight,
Circa 1840-60.
The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
H 13.25 in W 16.75 in D 0.75 in
Antique Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Rice/Pith Papers, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
This listing is for a beautiful set of Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) Paintings on Rice/Pith
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
China Trade Watercolors of Exotic Fruit on Pith Paper, Mid-19th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese China trade watercolors of exotic fruit on pith paper,
Gilt frames,
Mid-19th century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
H 13.5 in W 16.75 in D 0.75 in
Set of Six Chinese Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Artisans Canton, 1835
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
; these paintings are no exception. These types of export paintings were highly regarded Chinese mementos
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 14.75 in W 11 in D 0.4 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 11.23 in W 7.68 in D 0.79 in
Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Interior Scenes
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
Chinese Empire, and their ladies in watercolor and gouache on pith paper. The use of pith keeps the paint
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 18.75 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
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
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century Chinese Export Pith Rice Paper Painting Warrior In Hanging Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid 19th Century circa 1850's Chinese Export rice paper pith painting set within an arched cut
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 13 in W 11 in D 0.75 in
Complete Set of Twelve Chinese Export Pith Paintings Framed in "Solid Ebony"
Located in Norton, MA
/ Pith Papers.
The paintings depict the traditional Chinese living culture of a man in old China from his
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 13 in W 17.5 in D 1 in
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
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Pair of Antique 19th C. Chinese Rice Paper Pith Watercolor Paintings Man & Woman
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Export rice paper pith watercolor paintings. Featuring a man and woman in blue
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.25 in
Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Painted Bird Studies on Pith Paper
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve antique Chinese painted bird studies on pith paper
Chinese, 19th Century
Panel
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Watercolor
H 13.98 in W 18.51 in D 0.4 in
China Export Watercolour on Pith Paper: A Set of Twelve Processions
Located in London, GB
[China Export Water-colours on Pith Paper]
A Set of Twelve Processions.
China, ca. 1870].
Water
Category
1870s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Rice Paper, Watercolor
6 Large Chinese Export Gouache Paintings "Pua Gua" on Pith Paper by George Mason
Located in Norton, MA
This listing is for a beautiful set of 6 large Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) Paintings on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 18 in D 1 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
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 7.49 in W 12.21 in D 0.02 in
Two Mandarin Ducks, Circle of Sunqua, Gouache on Pith Paper, Qing Dynasty
By Sunqua
Located in Stockholm, SE
Circle of Sunqua (active 1830-1870)
Two Mandarin Ducks
pith paper (rice paper)
gouache
c.1830
Category
19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Rice Paper, Gouache
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare antique set of eight Chinese watercolors depicting women in various occupations executed in a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paint
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 10.75 in W 14.75 in D 0.75 in
Mid-19th Century Pair of Chinese Gouache Portraits
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century pair of Chinese portraits painted on rice or pith paper. An official of the Qing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
China Trade Watercolor & Gouache Set of Twelve Paintings of Fruit & Flowers
Located in Downingtown, PA
Superb quality painting!
China Trade Watercolor & Gouache on pith paper,
Set of twelve
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 0.75 in
Original Liberty London 19th Century Chinese Canton Brush Painting Watercolor
By Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
depicting a scene of typical every day Chinese life retailed through Liberty London.
The back label reads
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
H 10.04 in W 8.08 in D 0.2 in
Early 20th Century Watercolour - Chinese Costume
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming and vibrant set of 20th Century Chinese costume studies in traditional gouache and
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare antique set of eight Chinese watercolors depicting women in various occupations executed in a
Category
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Framed Chinese Late 19th Century Watercolour - Empress with Attendant
Located in Corsham, GB
A particularly fine Chinese School watercolour of an empress seated with her attendee in a regal
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Paper
Pair of Antique Botanical Pictures of Exotic Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Richmond, London
, as well as oils and watercolours, which had became one of the staples of the China Trade by the 19th
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
Four Antique Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Richmond, London
watercolours, which had became one of the staples of the China Trade by the 19th century. While they were
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
Affinity Dining Table in Black Ellipse by Halskov & Dalsgaard Design
Located in Viby J, DK
shavings from the inner pith of the rattan palm). It is an elegant natural detail that contrasts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 78.35 in D 42.13 in
Affinity Round Dining Table, by Halskov & Dalsgaard from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
the inner pith of the rattan palm). It is an elegant natural detail that contrasts beautifully with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
A Group of twelve Courtiers
Located in London, GB
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER].
Group of 12 Courtiers.
Mid to late nineteenth century
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Rice Paper, Watercolor
Group of Eight Exotic Fruit.
Located in London, GB
[CHINESE SCHOOL].
Group of Eight Exotic Fruit.
19th century, c.1880.
Group of eight watercolour
Category
1880s Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Materials
Watercolor
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