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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
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1234739
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
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1234739
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An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base.
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Archive I An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base.

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

Archive II An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View XV
Archive XVI An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base. View XVI
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Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base.
LARGE AND EXQUISITE 18TH CENTURY GOUACHE PAINTING ON PITH PAPER.
Ref: SA1234739
An 18th-century Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper illustrating a small bird on a fruiting branch, set inside an ebonised wooden frame with a stand base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period18th century
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialPith Paper, Gouache, Ebonised Wood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Cream and Green
  • MotifsBird on branch illustration, Citrus fruit botanical detail, Moulded ebonised frame, Integrated pedestal stand
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Pith paper paintings originated in southern China, particularly Canton, during the late 18th and 19th centuries as popular export items for Western travelers and merchants. These works depicted Chinese culture, trades, flora, and fauna, serving as visual souvenirs before the advent of photography.

Pith paper is sliced thinly from the cellular core of the Tetrapanax papyrifer plant rather than manufactured like traditional paper. Artists used opaque gouache and watercolour pigments, which absorbed into the textured pith to create a luminous, velvety appearance.

Authentic period pieces exhibit a distinct velvety surface texture with slight translucent qualities under lighting. Due to the brittle nature of the dried plant pith, original works frequently show hairline fractures or slight perimeter loss along the edges.

A framed pith paper artwork on a stand is suitable for display on a console table, sideboard, or deep mantelpiece. It functions as a decorative focal point alongside neutral ceramics, contemporary table lamps, or structured wooden furniture.

Pith paper is sensitive to humidity changes and direct ultraviolet light, which can cause the material to darken or fracture. Preserve these artworks by displaying them behind UV-protective glass away from direct sunlight and moisture sources.
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