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Two 19thc Chinese Pith/rice Paper Paintings
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Two 19thc Chinese Pith/rice Paper Paintings

19th century
Description

These TWO CHINESE PITH or RICE PAINTINGS, of women in traditional dress, date from circa 1880.

The Frames would seem to be of the same period.

The Lady on the right is wearing a green, floor-length robe with a red hooded cape.

The Lady on the left is wearing a blue tunic over a long skirt. She is carrying a circular, red container. A blossom tree is in flower behind her. There is some old damage to this painting which is seen beneath the container.

The frames are slightly different in size.

The slightly larger frame measures 7.5 inches (19 cm) by 9.5 inches (24 cm).

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for Overseas Shipping charges.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Chinese Pith Paper Paintings to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09409527
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Visible cellular structure across the ground: cut from natural plant pith.
Opaque mineral gouache colours: distinctive export workshop painting technique.
Reeded ebonised moulding: late 19th-century framing.
Aged brown paper backing and oxidised wire: undisturbed early framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1201361
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Description
These TWO CHINESE PITH or RICE PAINTINGS, of women in traditional dress, date from circa 1880.

The Frames would seem to be of the same period.

The Lady on the right is wearing a green, floor-length robe with a red hooded cape.

fig 1. A pair of framed 19th-century Chinese pith paper gouache paintings depicting standing women in traditional robes set within dark ebonised reeded frames.
fig 1. Two 19thc Chinese Pith/rice Paper Paintings

The Lady on the left is wearing a blue tunic over a long skirt. She is carrying a circular, red container. A blossom tree is in flower behind her. There is some old damage to this painting which is seen beneath the container.

fig 2. A pair of framed 19th-century Chinese pith paper gouache paintings depicting standing women in traditional robes set within dark ebonised reeded frames.
fig 2. Two 19thc Chinese Pith/rice Paper Paintings

The frames are slightly different in size.

The slightly larger frame measures 7.5 inches (19 cm) by 9.5 inches (24 cm).

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for Overseas Shipping charges.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Chinese Pith Paper Paintings to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09409527
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Visible cellular structure across the ground: cut from natural plant pith.
Opaque mineral gouache colours: distinctive export workshop painting technique.
Reeded ebonised moulding: late 19th-century framing.
Aged brown paper backing and oxidised wire: undisturbed early framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1201361
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A pair of framed 19th-century Chinese pith paper gouache paintings depicting standing women in traditional robes set within dark ebonised reeded frames.

Two 19thc Chinese Pith/rice Paper Paintings

Archive II A pair of framed 19th-century Chinese pith paper gouache paintings depicting standing women in traditional robes set within dark ebonised reeded frames. View II
Archive III A pair of framed 19th-century Chinese pith paper gouache paintings depicting standing women in traditional robes set within dark ebonised reeded frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed 19th-century Chinese pith paper gouache paintings depicting standing women in traditional robes set within dark ebonised reeded frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of framed 19th-century Chinese pith paper gouache paintings depicting standing women in traditional robes set within dark ebonised reeded frames. View V
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A pair of framed 19th-century Chinese pith paper gouache paintings depicting standing women in traditional robes set within dark ebonised reeded frames.
TWO 19thC CHINESE PITH/RICE PAPER PAINTINGS
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A pair of framed 19th-century Chinese pith paper gouache paintings depicting standing women in traditional robes set within dark ebonised reeded frames.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialPith Paper, Gouache, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBlue, Green, Cream
  • MotifsTraditional Chinese robes, reeded frames, figural illustration, hand-painted gouache
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This pair of framed nineteenth-century Chinese paintings depicts standing women in traditional robes, executed in hand-painted gouache on pith paper. The illustrations show one figure in a blue tunic holding a red container beside a flowering blossom tree, and another in a green floor-length robe with a red hooded cape. The pictures sit within dark ebonised wooden frames featuring stepped reeded mouldings and glazed fronts, supported by small white plastic display stands underneath. The frames display minor variations in dimensions, with the larger measuring 24 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, alongside old damage visible beneath the container on the left painting. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, these artworks bring traditional figural illustration to narrow wall spaces. They fit well on small panels between bookshelves or beside doorways where standard-sized pictures prove too wide. The ebonised finish and muted cream, blue, and green tones complement traditional desks, leather armchairs, and dark wood sideboards. Hanging them together creates a balanced display that adds historical character and oriental detail to an interior without overwhelming the surrounding decor.

FAQs

Pith paper paintings are watercolours or gouaches produced in China during the 18th and 19th centuries specifically for the Western export market. Created using thin sheets cut from the inner pith of the Tetrapanax papyrifer plant, these artworks depicted local customs, figures, trades, and landscapes for European travellers.

These artworks were painted using gouache or watercolour pigments applied directly onto translucent sheets of pith cut from the Tetrapanax papyrifer shrub. Pith is not true paper, as it consists of natural cellular plant tissue that absorbs pigment to create a luminous, textured surface effect.

Authentic 19th-century pith paintings display a velvety texture with fine pigment application and minor age-related characteristics such as hairline splits due to the fragile nature of the material. They feature classic Qing dynasty subjects, including court figures, costumes, and harbour scenes executed in rich gouache.

Display framed pith paper paintings as a pair on a narrow wall space or positioned above a console table or desk. Their detailed figural subjects and historic pigments complement traditional dark wood furniture as well as contrasting modern decor.

Frame pith paper artwork behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting materials to prevent fading and material degradation. Display the items away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high-humidity areas, as moisture and heat cause the delicate botanical pith structure to split or warp.
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