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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 gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style. Having the expected wear and foxing. P...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
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Paper
Collection of 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Torture & Imprisonment
Located in Wales, GB
Scenes depicting methods of torture including, “Kia Quen”, “Tean Zu” and a “Cangue Yoke”, the others showing sentencing and judgment.
Each painting in a narrow ebonised frame with...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
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Silk
H 19 in. W 26.5 in. D 0.2 in.
Set of Four Chinese Floral Pith Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and remarkable set of four 19th century Chinese pith paintings executed in gouache in a traditional delicate style depicting floral arrangements. Presented in later wood frame...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
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Paint
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming and rare set of six Chinese gouaches of male and female nobility in various costumes, painted on pith paper. Beautifully framed and matted.
During the 18th and 19th centu...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
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Paper
H 13.5 in. W 10.25 in. D .75 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 gouache in bold colors in typical style. Having the expected wear and foxing. 12 1...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
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Paint
Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting of Birds
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fantastic framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in typical style. Titled on the bottom "Golden Pheasants". Having the...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paint
Three 19th Century Chinese Export Rice Pith Paper watercolors of birds
Located in Harkstead, GB
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...
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19th Century Naturalistic Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Rice Paper
H 2.75 in. W 4 in. D 1 in.
A pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Rice Pith Paper watercolors of fish
Located in Harkstead, GB
A charming pair of 19th century watercolors on pith (rice) paper of exotic fish. With lovely colour and detailing.
Each image measures approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches and are attract...
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19th Century Naturalistic Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Rice Paper
19th Century Chinese schoolA pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Rice Pith Paper watercolors of fish
H 6.5 in. W 9.5 in. D 1 in.
Chinese Watercolors of Exotic Fruit on Pith Paper
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, Watercolor
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 book. Mid-19th century Chinese. Very good condition with some splits and tears as wo...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Other
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 is made from the inner pith of the plant Tetrapanex papyrifera, which is a member of...
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Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
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, the image of a women weaving depicts daily life in Qing Dynasty China. This expor...
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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
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Paper
H 18.9 in. W 14.18 in. D 0.79 in.
Set of 12 Watercolors on Rice Pith Paper with Flowers Butterflies Chinese
Located in London, GB
A set of 12 watercolors on rice/pith paper painted with flowers, butterflies and one picture with a wasp, Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Provenance: In the collection of Gianni ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
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Paper
H 12.6 in. W 17.33 in. D 0.6 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 suspended mid page features a striking butterfly atop a vivid reddish orange camellia flow...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
H 20.28 in. W 16.34 in. D 1.97 in.
Set of Six Chinese Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Artisans Canton, 1835
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of subject and brilliancy of color; these paintings are no exception. These types of export paintings were highly regard...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 14.75 in. W 11 in. D 0.40 in.
Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolours on Pith Paper Depicting Interior Scenes
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of subject and brilliancy of color; These paintings are no exception. These types of export paintings were highly regard...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
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Paper
H 18.75 in. W 14.50 in. D 0.50 in.
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 robes; framed in deeply beveled floral Aesthetic Period giltwood frames.
Measures: 1...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Paintings
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Giltwood, Paint, Paper
H 14.5 in. W 12.5 in. D 2.25 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 bold colors in a scholastic style. Having the expected wear and foxing.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Paper
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-colour and gouache studies on pith paper, framed by blue silk ribbon, all mounted.
...
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1870s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Rice Paper
China Trade Set of Six Gouache Still Life of Fruit & Flowers on Pith Paper
By Sunqua
Located in Downingtown, PA
China trade set of six gouache still life of fruit & flowers on pith paper,
Signed Sunqua,
mid-19th century
The fine China Trade pith paper painting in Gouache depict different ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 10.75 in. W 14.75 in. D .75 in.
Framed 19th Century Gouache - Four Chinese Figure Studies on Pith Paper
Located in Corsham, GB
These four Chinese figure studies in gouache have been vibrantly coloured, with a meticulous level of detail to the elaborate dress and facial features. Depicted are three male figur...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
H 19.93 in. W 5.95 in.
Antique Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting of Men and Women '19th century'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Chinese rice paper pith painting. It shows a group gathering of men and women. Pith paper is made from the inner pith of the plant Tetrapanex papyrifera, which is a member of...
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Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 7.49 in. W 12.21 in. D 0.02 in.
Framed 19th Century Gouache - Four Chinese Figure Studies on Pith Paper
Located in Corsham, GB
These four Chinese figure studies in gouache have been vibrantly coloured, with a meticulous level of detail to the elaborate dress and facial features. Depicted are three male figur...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
H 20.04 in. W 5.91 in.
Chinese Export paintings of flowers and fruit on pith paper
By Sunqua
Located in Surrey, GB
From 1700 Canton, at the mouth of the Pearl River, was the centre of the European trade with China. The port from which tea, porcelain, silk and other Chinese products were shipped t...
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 15.35 in. W 19.68 in. D .50 in.
Six Chinese Pith Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese watercolors miraculously saved for posterity. These paintings have a folky, naive charm that is easy to look at and hard to forget. Presented in custom beachy frames ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings, Price Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese watercolors miraculously saved for posterity. These paintings have a folky, naive charm that is easy to look at and hard to forget. Presented in custom beachy frames ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming and rare set of six Chinese gouaches of sailing vessels, or junks, painted on pith paper, beautifully framed and matted.
During the 18th and 19th centuries many port citi...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
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 attire, circa 1900. Framed.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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 different vessel, the details of each shown in great detail in watercolour on paper with a ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
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.<br />
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They are framed in decoupage and eglomise frames.<br />
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
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 to overflowing with flowers. The painting is within an eglomise and dedcoupage frame.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Set of Seven Chinese Watercolours of Fruit on Pith
Located in Downingtown, PA
The superbly painted watercolours of fruit within aqua silk band are framed within an eglomise and decoupage frame.<br />
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The detail and delicate color balance used in these...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
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
Set of 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Watercolors
Located in New York, NY
In original black and gilt frames. Depicting various industries and activities of daily mid 19th century Chinese life.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely painted oil on pith paper view of an exquisite Junk with dramatic shear, elaborate...
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
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Paper
19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of a Junk
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese export pith painting of a junk, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely painted oil on pith paper view of an exquisite Junk with dramatic shear, elaborate...
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
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Paper
A Set of Six China Trade Botanical Watercolours on Pith Paper
Located in Downingtown, PA
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Circa 1840-60.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
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 filled to overflowing with flowers. The painting is within an eglomise and dedcoupage ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art
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 filled to overflowing with flowers. The painting is within an eglomise and dedcoupage ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
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
Six China Trade Watercolours on Pith Paper of Hanging Baskets
Located in Downingtown, PA
Each painting depicts flowers within different shaped wicket baskets.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese 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.
The set of twelve fine paintings of flowers on pith paper with original silks with...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
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
The miniature watercolors of junks and sampans are painted on pith paper with ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
H 16.5 in. W 14.5 in. D .5 in.
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
Materials
Watercolor
19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of Figures in an Interior
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese export pith painting of figures in an Interior, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely painted oil on pith paper view of an exquisitely robed Lady holdin...
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century Chinese Export Pith Painting of Figures in an Interior
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese Export pith painting of figures in an interior, likely circa 1830s, having a very finely painted oil on pith paper view of an exquisitely robed Man in Scho...
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
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Paper
Late 19th Century Chinese Canton School, Framed Pith Paper Export Painting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Many export paintings were known for their skillful treatment of subject and brilliancy of color; This painting is no exception. These types of export paintings were highly regarded ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 13 in. W 17 in. D .5 in.
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 and insects and butterflies. They are on acid-free paper and board within their ori...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 13.25 in. W 16.73 in. D .5 in.
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 Chinese watercolor painting on pith paper, each hand-painted with a different combin...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
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 are on pith paper mounted in a contemporary bleached wood frame.
Dimensions: 11/2 ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Gouache - Album of Twelve Chinese Figures on Pith Paper
Located in Corsham, GB
This remarkable survival contains twelve Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper, in their original red silk album. A contents list has been attached to the inside of the front board...
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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
H 6.93 in. W 6.11 in.
Late 19th Century Gouache - Album of Twelve Chinese Figures on Pith Paper
Located in Corsham, GB
This remarkable survival contains twelve Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper, in their original red silk album. A contents list has been attached to the inside of the front board...
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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
H 6.93 in. W 6.11 in.
Three Chinese Pith Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare set of three 19th century Chinese watercolors expertly painted on delicate pith paper. These miraculous works of art have retained their original vibrant colors. Prese...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Six Chinese 19th Century Pith Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare set of six 19th century Chinese watercolors expertly painted on delicate pith paper. These miraculous works of art have retained their original vibrant colors. Present...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Chinese Export Butterfly Pith Paintings, Complete Set of 12
Located in Pasadena, CA
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 ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
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Paper
Chinese Watercolor of Two Women with a Shuttlecock, Not a Pith Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
China Trade Watercolors of Junks and Sampans on Pith Paperer-a Set of six.
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese watercolors of junks and sampans painted on pith paper within original blue silk bands and are framed within églomisé and decoupage frames.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
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Watercolor, Paper
H 13.75 in. W 15.75 in. D .75 in.
Chinese Export Watercolours on Pith Paper, set of twelve Shells
Located in London, GB
Watercolour and gouache studies on pith paper of Shells. Framed and glazed, overall size: 39.3cm by 27.4cm.
Pith seems not to have been adopted for painting until about 1820. Some E...
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Early 19th Century Qing Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 15.48 in. W 10.79 in. D 0.2 in.
China Export Watercolours on Pith Paper, a Set of Twelve Insects.
Located in London, GB
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...
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Mid-19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 13 in. W 9.26 in. D 0.08 in.
Early 19th Century, Beautiful Pair of Chinese Watercolor Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautifully painted pair of Chinese water-colours from the early 19th century, circa 1830
Both paintings depict ladies in a seated position playing musical instruments...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 13 in. W 9.5 in. D 0.15 in.
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Chinese Pith For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese pith you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Chinese pith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, paint and giltwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese pith, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese pith is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Regency and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Sunqua each produced at least one beautiful Chinese pith that is worth considering.
How Much is a Chinese Pith?
Prices for a Chinese pith can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $316 and can go as high as $42,398, while the average can fetch as much as $4,000.
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