Chinese Export Pith Paintings

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...

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...

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...

Chinese export, circa 1850. Experience the delicate beauty of 19th-century Chinese artistry with this exquisite set of four Chinese Export ornithological pith paintings.

Canton China, circa 1830. A great and unusual pith watercolor painting of butterflies and insects around a blossoming tree branch. Unmarked.

In original black and gilt frames. Depicting various industries and activities of daily mid 19th century Chinese life.

These types of export paintings were highly regarded Chinese mementos of life in Canton during the 19th century and were created to capture of the atmosphere of that particular region.

Beautifully framed in black lacquer chinoiserie frames, matted. The images of a variety of birds in various environments.

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...

A pair of Chinese export paintings on pith paper depicting a noble man and woman in elegant court attire, circa 1900.

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. Group of 12 flowers and insects.

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...

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...

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...

They were perfectly complementary to the truly coveted objects of porcelain, tea and silk, whose purchase was the reason many Europeans traveled to China. Many export paintings were ...

Fascinating pair of costume studies depicting Imperial court figures in ceremonial attire Painted upon Tetrapanax papyrifer, colloquially known as pith paper - prized for its delicat...

Set of four 19th century Chinese pith painting of flowers, butterflies and other insects in fantastic silver gilt mirror paneled frames. The silver is mostly rubbed down to the red b...

This is a complete set of 12 Chinese Export Pith Paintings that date to circa 1830-1840.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  

Carl Crossman in his book The Decorative Arts of the China Trade (originally published under the title The China Trade) gives an excellent list of export painters with a note of thos...

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...

Chinese watercolors of junks and sampans painted on pith paper within original blue silk bands and are framed within églomisé and decoupage frames.

Chinese Export Botanical Paintings on Pith Paper Guangdong Province, A Set of Twelve, Circa 1850 This complete and beautifully preserved set of twelve botanical still lifes is a su...

Set of Six Chinese export birds Paintings on Pith Paper, 19th Century A refined series of six Chinese export paintings depicting birds amidst delicate floral compositions.

These are a beautiful pair of Chinese Export Pith Paper Paintings of Birds from c. 1840.

A mid 19th Century circa 1850's Chinese Export rice paper pith painting set within an arched cut out mirror that hangs on the wall from a chain.

These types of export paintings were highly regarded Chinese mementos of life in Canton during the 19th century and were created to capture of the atmosphere of that particular region.

A Set of Four Beautiful and Elegant Chinese Export Gouache Watercolors,C. 1790 - 1820 displayed in beautiful gilded frames with bead decoration and magnificent wide black matting and...

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...

Intriguing set of five Chinese watercolor paintings on silk depicting men occupied in their trades, executed in a soft delicate technique and presented under glass in four wood frame...

Glass takes the place of canvas in this Qing Dynasty reverse glass painting dating to the 19th century. Chinese painters and calligraphers began the practice of painting in oil on gl...

A rare set of 4 exquisitely executed gouaches of Naples and surrounding area, showing unusual scenes of the bays of Amalfi, Sorrento, the golf of Baja (Sardinia) and Tempi Di Pesti ...

Set of Antique Chinese pith paintings depicting tea production Chinese, 19th Century Panel: Height 21cm, width 33cm Frame: Height 37cm, width 49cm, depth 1.5cm These six painted vi...

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...