12 Chinese Pith Paintings of Insects

DESCRIPTION: Twelve Chinese pith watercolor paintings of butterflies, caterpillars, beetles, and other insects. All mounted in shadowbox frame. MESUREMENTS: Individual paintings 3-1/2" x 4-1/4" . Over

Framed in 2 frames. Frames 16.5 inches by 10.375, each.

A set of twelve pith paintings of Manchu nobility including the emperor, the empress, concubines, princes, princesses, generals, officials, and noble ladies. Frame size (each) 35.5 x 28cm (14 x 11 in.

Pair of exceptional 19th century Chinese pith paper paintings depicting insects and flowers. A wonderful example of one of the greatest exports of 19th century China.Sight; height: 5 3/4 in x width: 9

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Pair of Qing Cantonese Pith Paintings, 11 1/2" x 7", "Mandarin Subjects".

Dimensions: (Frame) H 13.75" x W 18" ; (Sight) H 7.75" x W 12.5" Condition: Not examined out of frames. Paintings with some soiling and discoloration; toning to mats, some grime trapped beneath glass.

each measuring 12 inches high

A Collection of Chinese Pith Paintings. Comprising four vertical painted pith panels, and two horizontal painted pith panels, all uniformly matted and framed Pith: 7" x 11" Frames: 12.5" x 17.5"

COLLECTION OF CHINESE PITH PAINTINGSChina, mid 19th century, enamel on paper. Twelve (12) vibrant depictions of dignitaries and attendants visiting Emperor and Empress with ruyi, bound in small red li

A grouping of six Chinese mandarin gouache paintings on pith paper, circa 1850. All in matching gilt frames under glass. Mat openings: 8 in x 12-1/2 in.

Collection of Chinese Pith Paintings on board, 36 boards with brown backing and brushed gold borders includes 12 panels with floral painting to each side, 8 panels with painted silk panels of trees on

Three Chinese Pith Paintings. Smallest sight: 9.5" x 6.5" Smallest frame: 15" x 11.5" Largest sight: 8" x 12" Largest frame: 16.5" x 20.5"

Three Chinese Pith Paintings. Each uniformly matted and framed Sight: 12" x 7.5" Frame: 16.5" x 12.5"

Two Antique Chinese Pith Paintings, 19th C. Depicting formally dressed seated officials and attendants. Framed. Size: Each: 12.5'' x 8'', 32 x 20 cm (sight); 21'' x 16'', 53 x 41 cm (frame).

Estate Lot of 5 Antique Chinese Pith Paintings, including one single Framed Chinese Pith Painting. And 2 framed paintings of 2 paintings each. Largest size: 12" x 8" (sight), 19" x 12" (frame).

Two Antique Chinese Pith Paintings, 19th C. Depicting a seated master and mistress with attendants. Framed. Size: Each: 12'' x 7.5'', 30 x 19 cm (sight); 20.75'' x 16'', 53 x 41 cm (frame).

One depicting birds, the other flowers and insects. Dimensions: Sight for each is 5 1/4" x 7 1/2", the frames are 13 1/2" x 15 1/4". Provenance: From a New Jersey collection.

(3) Chinese pith paintings, weaving textile scenes, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2" sight, 12" x 14-3/4" overall

A SET OF TWELVE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE PITH PAPER PAINTINGS Qing, depicting boats. 12 cm x 12 cm. (12)

Nine Chinese Export Pith Paintings Largest image: 12 1/4 x 7 1/2 in., 31 x 19 cm.

A Group of Six Chinese Export Pith Paintings 19th Century each depicting birds, rockery and flowers. Frames: 12 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.

Mostly imperial figures depicted in brilliant colors on thin rice paper. With J. Pocker framing. 19th century. Dimensions: (Frame) H 21.75" x W 16", (Sight) H 12.25" x W 7.5" Condition: Colors very br

Charming Large Export Watercolor on Pith Paintings of Blossoms and Butterflies, circa 1870, in the original molded stick gold frames, French-lined mats, horizontal format, OS: 12" x 16", SS: 7 1/2" x