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Large and Exquisite 18th Century Gouache Painting on Pith Paper.
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Large and Exquisite 18th Century Gouache Painting on Pith Paper.

18th century
Description

A large and exquisite late 18th Century Chinese painting of a red whiskered bulbul in a fruit tree.

Executed in gouache on pith paper, this work is unusual both for its scale and museum quality detail. With its colours remaining fresh and vibrant it is in a fine state of conservation and is ready to hang and enjoy.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this Chinese Pith Paper Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227288
Description
A large and exquisite late 18th Century Chinese painting of a red whiskered bulbul in a fruit tree.
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Executed in gouache on pith paper, this work is unusual both for its scale and museum quality detail.
The English Interior

With its colours remaining fresh and vibrant it is in a fine state of conservation and is ready to hang and enjoy.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Chinese Pith Paper Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227288
The English Interior
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An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand.
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Archive I An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand.

Large and Exquisite 18th Century Gouache Painting on Pith Paper.

Archive II An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View II
Archive III An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View III
Archive IV An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View IV
Archive V An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View V
Archive VI An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View VI
Archive VII An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View IX
Archive X An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View X
Archive XI An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View XI
Archive XII An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View XIV
Archive XV An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View XV
Archive XVI An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View XVI
Archive XVII An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand. View XVII
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An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand.
LARGE AND EXQUISITE 18TH CENTURY GOUACHE PAINTING ON PITH PAPER.
Ref: SA1227288
An antique Chinese pith paper gouache painting depicting a bird perched on a botanical fruit branch, housed in a stepped black wooden frame on an integrated stand.
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Pith paper paintings are watercolours created on thin slices cut from the pith of the Tetrapanax papyriferus plant, produced predominantly in Canton during the 18th and 19th centuries for the European export trade.

Artists used opaque gouache and transparent watercolour pigments painted directly onto cellular plant pith sheets, which were frequently mounted within silk borders or dark timber frames.

Authentic pith paintings feature a distinct velvety surface texture with microscopic cellular grid lines, matte gouache pigments, slight natural translucency, and age-consistent paper tone.

Position framed pith artworks on dark timber sideboards, office desks, or open shelving alongside antique porcelain or brass objects to create a classic layered display.

Keep pith paintings out of direct sunlight and high-humidity areas, ensure they are mounted behind UV-protective glass, and avoid touching the fragile paper surface directly.
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