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Hi Bill, (happy new year to you!)

I have come accross another pith painting/art and thought you would like a look and maybe shed a little light on any further details?

Kindest Regards

this is another example of the same thing, gouache on "pith" paper, no doubt one of a dozen or so studies formerly bound in a single album, now broken up. this one's pretty good, but not great as these paintings go. condition not good good despite the admirable lack of tears, crowded composition, not a lot of varied colors, not as subtle as the best of their type. pretty though.

Can't add too much. I don't own any of the nature paintings of this type. However, here's a link to a video of an appraisal done on such a pith painting portfolio a few years ago on the USA edition of Antiques Roadshow. One irony of pith paintings that emerges from the clip is that while they often came in albums, their fragility makes separating the leaves and framing them individually the best method of preserving them.

Best regards,

Bill H.

URL Title :PithAppraisal

Thank you guys for the prompt responces!

Any idea of what value this would have in the open market ? around abouts ?

Kindest Regards

$50 or so i'd say

Thanks rat for your responce.

In a good quality older frame with matting and less foxing, US$100-plus isn't out of the question.

Best regards,

Bill H.

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