Pith Paintings

Chinese pith paintings such as these were designed for Western export, as beautiful souvenirs of Westerners’ travels to the East.

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

There is absolutely no touch up or restoration of any king and both are in all original condition---a wonderful pair of Pith painting examples. Pith paintings are fairly rare, as th...

Dimensions: 11 1/2" high x 9 3/4" wide x 1" deep (frame) 9 1/2" high x 7 1/2" wide (actual pith painting) Note: Please see my other 19th century Chinese Pith Paintings that I hav...

Dimensions: 10 1/2" high x 7 3/4" wide (actual painting) 15" high x 12 1/4" wide x 1" deep (frame included) Note: Please see my other 19th century Chinese Pith Paintings that I...

A fine antique Chinese Qing dynasty export watercolor and gouache pith painting, circa 1840. This very attractive antique painting came from a tradition that started in the very ear...

The three brass stands are included with the purchase. All six of the pith paintings are: 3 7/8" high by 2 3/4" wide.

Pair of fine quality smaller size mid 19th century Chinese watercolor "Pith Paintings", (probably by the same artist) portraying life in that country at the time.

Dimensions: 10" high x 11 1/4" wide (with frame) 6 1/2" x 3 1/4" (each pith painting in matte and under glass) Note: Please see my other 19th century Chinese Pith Paintings that ...

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

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

Dimensions: 10 1.2" high x 10 3/4" wide x 3/4" deep (frame) Actual painting;l oval matte= 7" high x 4 3/4" wide Note: Please see my other 19th century Chinese Pith Paintings that...

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...

Ten Framed 19th Century Chinese Pith Paintings of Courtly Entertainment Chinese, 19th Century Height 29cm, width 41cm, depth 2cm This striking suite of ten Chinese watercolours is p...

Charming framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. 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.

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

This listing is for a beautiful set of 12 Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) Paintings on Rice / Pith Papers. The paintings depict the traditional Chinese living culture of a man in...

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

The image portrays a detailed antique Chinese rice paper pith painting, a unique art form popular in the 19th century, especially for export to the West.

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.

The profuse traffic of Chinese boats and vessels crowded together on the Pearl River fascinated European travellers and traders, who could immortalize that beautiful view by purchasi...

The profuse traffic of Chinese boats and vessels crowded together on the Pearl River fascinated European travellers and traders, who could immortalize that beautiful view by purchasi...

18th century export painting - this Chinese export painting is best described as an anonymous Qing-period atelier production, executed for the Western market in the highly finished ...

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.

This listing is for a beautiful set of Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) Paintings on Rice/Pith Papers dating to the 19th century that have been framed under glass.

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: ...

Reglazed under anti-reflective Artglass. Chinese pith paintings become more popular in the early C19th.

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 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 set of six Chinese paintings depicting weaving Chinese, 19th Century Panel: Height 32cm, width 21cm Frame: Height 47.5cm, width 36cm, depth 1.5cm This set of Chinese pith ...

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...

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...

At the imperial court both men and women wore coloured flowers made from pith in their hair. For use in painting, it is cut by hand with a knife into thin sheets from short lengths o...

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...

This wall-hanging artwork titled "Pure Pith" is an original artwork by Christian "Patch" Patchell made of acrylic paint on wood and masonite. This piece measures approximately 12"h x...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 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...

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

That is not to say that painting on pith ceased. Nicholas the second was given paintings on pith when he visited Canton in 1891 and the last Emperor is said to have sent him a gift w...

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,...

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...

At the imperial court both men and women wore coloured flowers made from pith in their hair. For use in painting, it is cut by hand with a knife into thin sheets from short lengths o...

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...

European travelers and traders, would purchase gouaches on different supports, including pith, from the various painting studios nearby the port.

The frame is a green ground and gilt trellis design with decoupage seashells. The detailed painting of a Chinese Sampen/Jump boat, a type of ancient ship commonly painted on pith pa...

The frame is a custom-painted red ground with ornate decorative detail. The detailed painting of peony flowers and a butterfly is on pith paper or silk, both of which were common du...

The frame is a custom-painted red ground with ornate decorative detail. The detailed painting of flowers and butterflies is on pith paper or silk, both of which were common during t...

The frame is a custom-painted red ground with ornate decorative detail. The detailed painting of flowers and butterflies is on pith paper or silk, both of which were common during t...

The frame is a custom-painted red ground with ornate decorative detail. The detailed painting of red and white camellia flowers and a butterfly is on pith paper or silk, both of whi...

Because the gouache sits on the non-absorbent surface of the pith rather than soaking in, these paintings possess a characteristic sparkling effect and maintain incredibly clean, vib...