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Chinoiserie Paintings

CHINOISERIE STYLE

Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.

The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.

Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.

As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.

Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.

Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

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Style: Chinoiserie
4 Large Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Gracie Wall Screen Panels
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A set of 4 vintage large hand-painted framed Gracie wall panels. These vintage panels are unique in the sense that they are not only wide but tall as well. These panels would nicely ...
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1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Paintings

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Blue and White Waterscape Painting
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Blue and white waterscape painting featuring a boat on water and architecture. Newly framed in a gilt wood frame. Signed at lower left: ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

A large pair of early 20th c framed French Chinoiserie oil on canvas paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large pair of late 19th century to early 20th century oil on canvas paintings . Framed with a custom frame. The paintings have scenes of Chinoiserie children at play. Well...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas

19th century French school, oil on panel painting in the spirit of Pillement
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Late 18th century or early 19th century French school circa 1800, Louis XV style oil on panel picturing Chinese people in an ideal garden with a pagoda, a harpsichord : a beautiful 18th century style chinoiserie, showing an idyllic vision of China seen by 18th century European people. Our work was painted in the spirit of Pillement ; it brings to mind 18th century lifestyle and softness. Jean Baptiste...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Wood

Chinese Hand Painted Panels of Flying Red Crowned Cranes - 6 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the enchanting beauty of our hand painted Chinese Crane Art Panels of Flying Red Crowned Cranes. This set of six captures the elegance of th...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paint

Chinese Trio of Woman Playing Bamboo Flutes Oil Painting After Chen Yifei 46"
By Chen Yifei
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage trio of Chinese woman playing flutes oil painting on canvas after Chen Yifei. Features three young musicians in traditional court attire p...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Chinese Trio of Female Musicians Oil Painting on Canvas After Chen Yifei 44"
By Chen Yifei
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage trio of Chinese woman playing instruments oil painting on canvas after Chen Yifei. Features three young musicians in traditional court attire playing various instruments. C...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Chinese Woman Playing Bamboo Flute Oil Painting on Canvas After Chen Yifei 47"
By Chen Yifei
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese woman playing flute oil painting on canvas after Chen Yifei. Features a young musician in traditional court attire playing the Diz...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Antique Painted Porcelain Plaque Depicting an Orientalist Beauty, Signed Vienna
Located in New York, NY
A very large and magnificent antique painted porcelain plaque depicting an orientalist beauty dressed in silk, jewelry, pearls, and 24-karat raised gold and enamel, signed Vienna. Th...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Enamel

Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Wallpaper Panels of Golden Pavilions on Black
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The fine wallpaper panel was hand-painted in gilt paint on rice paper, reproducing the 19th century Chinese export chinoiserie painting of golden pavilions on export wallpaper, from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paper

Framed Wing Lee Large Mid-Century Asian Bamboo Painting
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This oversized framed painting by 1970's artist Wing Lee makes a bold statement in any Hollywood Regency decor. Asian inspired bamboo abstract on canvas in gr...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

A Hand Painted Chinoiserie Design Wallpaper on Board Panel
Located in New York, NY
A hand painted Chinoiserie design in oil on rice paper, mounted on board. Depicting village figures in a scene with buildings, mountains, and greenery. The design is based on an exam...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Watercolor & Ink Landscape Painting, Signed, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage traditional style watercolor and ink landscape painting on silk (applied to paper backing) - hand painted - silk damask textile border - signed with a red seal lower right (u...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

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Silk, Paint, Paper

Large Pair 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Distressed Painted Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large pair of antique distressed original Chinoiserie paintings on wood panels having marvelous weathered patina. Frames are celadon green with silver and gold raised deco...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Wood

Postmodern/Chinoiserie Framed and Signed Oil Painting of Lady With Fan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible Patrick Nagel style vintage postmodern/chinoiserie oil painting. Displayed in a pink frame, subject is a woman with black hair in a...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Set of 19th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Wall Panels in Faux Bamboo Frames
Located in London, GB
A superbly decorative and rare set of four Chinoiserie wallpaper panels, exquisitely hand-painted with exotic birds and butterflies in the garden, on a pale pink background. Each panel is beautifully framed in a simulated bamboo frame. China, Canton, Qing dynasty, early 19th century. Why we like them The exquisite quality of decoration and the miraculous state of preservation for a decorative artwork on paper make these panels a truly rare find. The subtlety of colours, bold yet not garish, lend a 'noble' look to the piece. A superbly decorative and rare set of four Chinoiserie wallpaper panels, exquisitely hand-painted with exotic birds and butterflies in the garden, on a pale pink background. In faux bamboo frames. China, Canton, Qing dynasty, early 19th century. Why we like them The exquisite quality of decoration and the miraculous state of preservation for a decorative artwork on paper make these panels a truly rare find. The subtlety of colours, bold yet not garish, lend a 'noble' look to the piece. History Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental exoticism, called chinoiserie in Europe.  The young Prince of Wales (future King George IV) was often described as having a wildly extravagant taste in decorating his palaces. As early as 1801, the Prince had been completely taken by Oriental tastes and began to expand his existing Brighton retreat. Having been presented a gift of Chinese wallpaper, he ordered a Chinese Gallery to display the new paper. The 162-foot long room was contrived of painted glass decorated with flowers, insects, fruit and birds. The Prince's desire for additional structures in the Oriental manner resulted in commissioning the fashionable architect John Nash and the designer Frederick Crace...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paper, Faux Bamboo, Paint

Mid Century Enamel Painting on Copper by C. C. Chu
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This unique and vibrant enamel painting on copper is of a sailboat in stormy waters. The sky is aglow in bright yellow, ochre, and white mixing with hints of blue and green. The roll...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Paintings

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Enamel, Copper

Chinoiserie Gouache on Silk Painting
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Chinoiserie gouache painting on silk of a village and figures. Silver gilt frame.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Silver Leaf

French Chinoiserie Gracie Inspired Oil On Canvas Screen / Panels / Room Divider
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 19th century French chinoiserie hand painted folding screen. From wall to room divider, this is beautiful compliment to any space! It is an oil on canvas, and does h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paint, Canvas

Banana Palms Silver Metal Leaf Chinoiserie Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
This set of 5 panels is the Banana Palms design hand painted on silver metal leaf paper. Each panel measures 36" wide by 120" tall. Total mural is 15' wide...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Paintings

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Silk

18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Scene Painted Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century Italian painted panel featuring chinoiserie images. Vibrant colors of blue, pink, green and gold. Such an interesting piece ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Wood

Vintage Oriental Impressionist Watercolor Seascape Painting Sailboats Signed
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Asian Impressionist watercolor seascape painting. Features figures along a peninsula with sailboats. The painting is signed lower right in pencil by Sue. The rest of the sign...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Pair French 18th-19th Century Chinoiserie Circle of Jean B. Pillement
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 18th-19th century whimsical rococo style chinoiserie oil on canvas, circle of Jean-Baptiste Pillement. (French, 1728-1808). One oil painting depicting an outdoor patio scene of a standing young mother, holding a fan, with her three young children playing with a horse-toy, a parrot and a cat, all surrounded by flowers, plants, trees, planters and flanked by a dragon fountain...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Antique Signed Asian Watercolor on Paper Scroll Bird on Cherry Blossom Branch
Located in Dayton, OH
Signed antique Asian watercolor on paper minimalist painting showing a bird perched on the branch of a flowering cherry tree. Mounted on a blue wall ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

Materials

Silk, Paint, Paper

Chi Shing, 'River Boats I', Framed Watercolor Painting, China, Mid-20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
CHI SHING - 'River Boats I' - Vintage watercolor landscape painting - vintage gold tone metal frame - finished with double matte boards - signed lower left -...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Black Silk Floral Birds Oil Painting Panel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage signed Chinese black silk panel painted with a pair of robins perched on a flowering branch. Measures: 13.75” x 0.5” x 30.5” / Sans Fram...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Silk, Paint

Pair of Mid-20th Century chinoiserie Screens, Hand Painted,
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Mid-20th Century chinoiserie screens, hand painted, similar but different figures of Chinese notables.
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings

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Fruitwood

2 Vintage Jane Gray Chinese Kuan Yen & Chung Li Watercolor Portrait Paintings 24
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Jane Gray watercolor portrait paintings of Kuan Yin and Chung Li. Provenance: Estate of J. Frederic Gagel, owner of multiple Thor...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Chinoiserie Handpainting of Export Wallpaper Panels with Trees, Flowers & Birds
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The pair of original paintings inspired by the 19th century Chinese export trade chinoiserie paintings of tree, flower & bird motif on wallp...
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2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paper

Antique Signed Asian Watercolor on Silk Landscape Figure Scroll Cherry Blossom
Located in Dayton, OH
Signed antique Asian watercolor on silk landscape painting showing a small waterfall over a creek, topped with a tree and a woman carrying a b...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

Materials

Silk, Paint

Vintage Painted Silk Bird Panel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage painted silk bird panel. Delicate chinoiserie style painting on French silk of bird amongst branches and blossoms in black frame with gilt beaded ban...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings

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Silk

Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Asian Wallpaper Panels
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of three mounted hand painted wallpaper panels in simple wood frames. Beautifully and elaborate painted scenes with birds, flowers,...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Watercolor Silkscreen Framed Painting of Cats and Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Watercolor silkscreen Framed Painting of Cats and Flowers. Circa Mid to late 20th Century. Measurements: 21.5" H x 13.5" W x...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Glass, Wood

Chi Shing, 'River Boats II', Framed Watercolor Painting, China, Mid-20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
CHI SHING - 'River Boats II' - Vintage watercolor landscape painting - vintage gold tone metal frame - finished with double matte boards - signed lower right...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

Materials

Metal

1979 Cui Tang Chinese Pheasants Love Birds Painting on Silk Flowers Peonies
Located in Dayton, OH
1979 Cui Tang Chiense / Korean painting on silk showing brightly colored male and female pheasants in front of a bush of pink and white peonies. 1 ?? huà tí Title of the Art 2 ?? (Korean) N/A 1. gold thread 2. marital relationship 3 ?????? ? yi jiu qi jiu nián dù zuò Work in the year of 1979 4&5 ?? cuì táng Cui Tang (?: green; ?:chamber) (artist’s pseudonym/esteemed name) This art was made in 1979...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Paintings

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Silk, Paint

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 species and assorted other insects, executed in glorious viv...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paint

19th Century Watercolor Painting of a Scholar and His Students
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th Century Chinese watercolor in vivid colors of a teacher seated at a desk under a tree with students seated on cushions in an outd...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Hardwood, Paper

Brussels Tapestry Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
Brussels Tapestry is a mural of three separate panels hand painted on a silk blue background. Each panel consists of a collage of vignettes with figures, animals, boats, and towers....
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2010s American Chinoiserie Paintings

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Silk, Paper

A.Bouverat Chinese Inspired Lacquered Panel Hand-Painted 20th Century
By A. Bouverat
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful rare and large lacquer of Chinese inspiration. Representation of a green space with many plants such as cherry trees and magnolia. A bird crosses the lacquer with its ...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings

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Lacquer

Ira Yeager Pantera Leo Chinoiserie Lion, 2002
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic large oil on canvas painting by Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022) Pantera Leo depicts an imposing lion in front of an Asian motif chinoiserie decora...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Antique Asian Painting on Rice Paper in High Quality Wood Frames, C 1910s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Antique chinese paintings on rice paper. This unique set of 2 beautiful bird paintings on rice paper are from a very chique esta...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Paintings

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Wood, Paper

19th Century French Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Panel on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Chinoiserie hand-painted panel on canvas was originally a decorative panel in a lavish home, resurrected and newly stretched and framed by our expert in-house sta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Paper

1971 Hauqing Kim Chinese Winter Landscape Watercolor Painting Snow Bridge
Located in Dayton, OH
1971 Huaqing Kim (Liu Quan) watercolor painting showing a winter mountain landscape of the Dongkya Range of the Himalayas between China's Yadong County in Tibe. Features a pair of figures crossing a stone bridge, walking their dog, in a snowstorm with a cottage in the distance. 1 ?? huà tí title of the art 2 ?? ben jia original family’s house/eldest brother’s home (patriarchal system) 3 ?? liu quán Liu Quan ?: willow ?: fountain/spring (pseudonym/esteemed name for artist Huaqing Kim) 4 ?????? jin huá qìng huà bó zuò Artist Huaqing Kim’s work 5 ?????? huà zhan zhao dài zuò jia hosting author(s) of the art exhibition 6 ???? shen chá wei yuán member of the review (committee) 7 ??? pu shì huàn Shihuan Park 8 ?? tuo sòng consign 9 1971?9??? ? yi jiu qi jiu nián iu yuè dù zuò pin Work...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paint

XX century, Pair of Italian Oil Paintings with Chinoiserie Landscapes
Located in IT
XX century, Pair of Italian Oil Paintings with Chinoiserie Landscapes Provenance: Pietro Accorsi collection, Turin (Italy) This delightful pair ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas

Set of Three Robert Crowder Chinoiserie Landscape Panels
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of three framed chinoiserie decorated landscape panels painted by Robert Crowder (1911-2010 American). The paintings feature a flora a...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Paintings

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Silver Leaf

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...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paper

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...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paper

Set of Three French Chinoiserie Framed Canvas Paintings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of three French oil on canvas paintings made in the chinoiserie revival period of 19th century, Europe. The center painting feature...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Painting
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Old painting "Chinoiserie" with a wooden and sculpted frame especially made for the painting. France, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Asian Wood Panel Paintings Diptych Brass Hardware Flora and Fauna Scene Chinese
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage Han Palace Art Co. scroll framed oil painting wood diptych carved panels. The original tag on back. This is a vintage piece from the 1950s or 1960s. It shows signs of natural...
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Oil Painting Still Life Collage on Burlap
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting and collage on burlap of a blue and white Chinese jar set in a deconstructed reality with an evocative mixture of techniques. ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Paintings

Still Life Oil Painting on Burlap
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting and collage on burlap having a still life composition of two Chinese vases and a deconstructed interior with a warm silent ambiance. Signed Jacques Lamy in the lower right.
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Paintings

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Paint

Pair of Decorative Vintage Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of exquisitely detailed Paintings of Asian Porcelains with lovely and subtle color. By F. de Villeonoute depicting polychrome oriental vessels...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas

Pair of 19th C Style Chinoiserie Still Life Oil Paintings
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 19th C style Chinoiserie still life oil paintings. Each depicts a classic still life with flowers in a fine porcelain vase and an unusual O...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas

Pair of Hand Painted Italian Chinoiserie Murals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Simply beautifully painted with old world muted colors. Nearly six feet tall. The paintings are appointed with pagoda accents, birds and figures. Dramatic in scale and style from a p...
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Paintings

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Metal

Mid 20th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of an Asian River Scene Signed Tang
Located in Charlotte, NC
An original oil painting on canvas, from the mid 20th century. Untitled, (Asian River Scene). Signed "Tang" to lower left. Presented in a light gold painted frame with wire hanger. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Chinoiserie paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage paintings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paint, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie paintings made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original paintings, popular names associated with this style include Jacques Lamy, Paul Montgomery, A. Bouverat, and Ira Yeager. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for paintings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $124,500 while the average work can sell for $2,725.

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