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    Ink Paintings

    Ink paintings originated in Eastern Asia mainly from China around the late periods of the Song dynasty in Japan where the monks used this technique of painting. As oil paintings are popular in the western part of the globe the ink painting takes a massive share of the East. Ink paintings got popularized among the scholars who aimed for the excellent persona to fit into one's position as a nobleman. The paintings were primitively created on rice papers, silk, washi. an absorbent material used to minimize errors. It is a process of using carbon black ink with various applications method of calligraphic brush paintings. These paintings are monochromatic since it uses only one shade of color i.e. black and the art is created by light to dense stroke and splashes using a brush to form an illustration. This style of painting helped to convey a poetic message to people around the area. Not limited to only that sometimes these arts were to record the events, scenario, landscapes which later became very intriguing to people. Ink paintings are very famous with people around the world these days. It's simple, easy, and pleasing to the eye. There is a variation of these vintage styles which is more eye-catching and it just makes the work look beautiful. The style and size come in many variations which can be helpful to find a one each like. Many people like to gift such art to their friends, relatives, siblings, and colleagues as a symbol of their bond and the receiving end tends to enjoy such an artistic and antique piece. It elevates the interior of any place and people who aren't a fan of colorful paintings or the people who don't want to break a theme of a room can opt for this type of painting. The Ink paintings on sale and ink paintings on auction are a wonderful way to enhance the style in your collection. Various items on sale available throughout the auctions can be found at Bidsquare. Browse the Bidsquare's catalog for more options and variations of such antique and vintage ink paintings.
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    • Marcus Cain "Self-Conscious" Painting on Panel (2012)
      Estimate
      $400 - $600

      Marcus Cain "Self-Conscious" Painting on Panel (2012)

      Est.
      $400 - $600
      Circle Auction
      5 Bids
      Current Bid
      $375
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    • John Ulbricht, Abstract painting, Gouache, Ink
      Price$1,200

      John Ulbricht, Abstract painting, Gouache, Ink

      King Art & Antiques
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      $1,200
    • Alexei Jawlensky, Kopf, Watercolor & ink on Paper ,1920-23
      Price$90,000

      Alexei Jawlensky, Kopf, Watercolor & ink on Paper ,1920-23

      King Art & Antiques
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      $90,000
    • Ulbricht Ink on paper
      Price$1,500

      Ulbricht Ink on paper

      King Art & Antiques
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      $1,500
    • Anita Bucherer-Godeffroy, 'Figure' mixed media painting Magic Realism
      Price$375

      Anita Bucherer-Godeffroy, 'Figure' mixed media painting Magic Realism

      King Art & Antiques
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      $375
    • John Ulbricht, Abstract Figures, Ink and Graphite, 1940's
      Price$900

      John Ulbricht, Abstract Figures, Ink and Graphite, 1940's

      King Art & Antiques
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      $900
    • Pierre-Auguste Renoir Les Deux Baigneuses 1895, Etching red ink, Sig LR
      Price$110,000

      Pierre-Auguste Renoir Les Deux Baigneuses 1895, Etching red ink, Sig LR

      King Art & Antiques
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      $110,000
    • Ulbricht gouache ink skeletal drawing
      Price$1,750

      Ulbricht gouache ink skeletal drawing

      King Art & Antiques
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      $1,750
    • Billy Morrow Jackson (American, 1926-2006). Untitled portrait (20th century). Ink, Gouache, Resin on Paper.
      Estimate
      $400 - $1,000

      Billy Morrow Jackson (American, 1926-2006). Untitled portrait (20th century). Ink, Gouache, Resin on Paper.

      Est.
      $400 - $1,000
      Woodard Lipe
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $200
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    • 2 pieces from Fruit and Other Things 2018 Carnegie International
      Estimate
      $50 - $80

      2 pieces from Fruit and Other Things 2018 Carnegie International

      Est.
      $50 - $80
      Concept Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $30
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    • Gary Jurysta 1965 Untitled Abstract work on paper
      Estimate
      $80 - $150

      Gary Jurysta 1965 Untitled Abstract work on paper

      Est.
      $80 - $150
      Concept Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $40
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    • John Ulbricht, Gouache, Graphite, Seated Male Figure
      Price$1,200

      John Ulbricht, Gouache, Graphite, Seated Male Figure

      King Art & Antiques
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      $1,200
    • John Ulbricht 1948, Figure with Green Ball, Gouache, Paper
      Price$1,950

      John Ulbricht 1948, Figure with Green Ball, Gouache, Paper

      King Art & Antiques
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      $1,950
    • Peter Ferber (American, 1936-2025). Untitled (20th century). Watercolor on Paper.
      Estimate
      $600 - $1,200

      Peter Ferber (American, 1936-2025). Untitled (20th century). Watercolor on Paper.

      Est.
      $600 - $1,200
      Woodard Lipe
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $300
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    • Mary Miller Salem Chicago Artist Watercolor St. Remy Street Vendor

      Mary Miller Salem Chicago Artist Watercolor St. Remy Street Vendor

      Mebane Antique Auction Gall...
      Starting Bid
      $5
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    • MERRILL, Edward West (American, 1841-1910). Love in Blackville - The Wooing of the Twins. Late 19th Century.
      Estimate
      $100 - $200

      MERRILL, Edward West (American, 1841-1910). Love in Blackville - The Wooing of the Twins. Late 19th Century.

      Est.
      $100 - $200
      Potter & Potter Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $50
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    • MR. BRAINWASH / Thierry Guetta. (French, b. 1966) Paint Girl. Red Heart 3D Edition. Not dated.
      Estimate
      $1,000 - $2,000

      MR. BRAINWASH / Thierry Guetta. (French, b. 1966) Paint Girl. Red Heart 3D Edition. Not dated.

      Est.
      $1,000 - $2,000
      Potter & Potter Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $500
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    • Attributed to Sebastiano Conca (Italian, 1680-1764), Study for an Altarpiece
      Estimate
      $500 - $800

      Attributed to Sebastiano Conca (Italian, 1680-1764), Study for an Altarpiece

      Est.
      $500 - $800
      Locati LLC
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $250
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    • Robert Henri
      Estimate
      $700 - $900

      Robert Henri

      Est.
      $700 - $900
      Brunk Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $350
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    • FRANKLIN, Ernest (American, 1942-2010). Untitled. (Narrative Southwestern Scene). 1990.
      Estimate
      $400 - $600

      FRANKLIN, Ernest (American, 1942-2010). Untitled. (Narrative Southwestern Scene). 1990.

      Est.
      $400 - $600
      Potter & Potter Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $200
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    • Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Vue de Montmartre, Watercolor & Ink
      Estimate
      $5,000 - $7,000

      Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Vue de Montmartre, Watercolor & Ink

      Est.
      $5,000 - $7,000
      Rhoswens
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $1,500
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    • Mother and Child - Yossi Stern (1923-1992), Ink on Paper
      Estimate
      $3,000 - $4,000

      Mother and Child - Yossi Stern (1923-1992), Ink on Paper

      Est.
      $3,000 - $4,000
      Rhoswens
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    • Urban Delivery District - Jack Herland, Ink and Watercolor on Paper
      Estimate
      $3,000 - $4,000

      Urban Delivery District - Jack Herland, Ink and Watercolor on Paper

      Est.
      $3,000 - $4,000
      Rhoswens
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    • Portrait of Bearded Man (Attributed) - Yossi Stern (1923-1992), Ink on Paper
      Estimate
      $2,000 - $3,000

      Portrait of Bearded Man (Attributed) - Yossi Stern (1923-1992), Ink on Paper

      Est.
      $2,000 - $3,000
      Rhoswens
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    • Natan Segal (American, 21st Century)
      Estimate
      $300 - $500

      Natan Segal (American, 21st Century)

      Est.
      $300 - $500
      Fine Estate, Inc.
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    • Untitled Organic Abstraction - Meredith Jones, Mixed Media on Paper
      Estimate
      $2,000 - $3,000

      Untitled Organic Abstraction - Meredith Jones, Mixed Media on Paper

      Est.
      $2,000 - $3,000
      Rhoswens
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    • Asian Painting on Silk
      Estimate
      $300 - $500

      Asian Painting on Silk

      Est.
      $300 - $500
      Vogt Auction
      9 Bids
      Sold for
      $325
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    • Xiao Shunzhi Ink Wash on Paper Vine Series
      Estimate
      $600 - $1,000

      Xiao Shunzhi Ink Wash on Paper Vine Series

      Est.
      $600 - $1,000
      Concept Gallery
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    • Vue de Montmartre - Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro, Watercolor & Ink
      Estimate
      $5,000 - $7,000

      Vue de Montmartre - Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro, Watercolor & Ink

      Est.
      $5,000 - $7,000
      Rhoswens
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    • JEAN FRANCOIS DEBONGNIE (B.1968) ABSTRACT PAINTING, ORANGE POPPIES, 71" X 87"
      Estimate
      $1,000 - $2,000

      JEAN FRANCOIS DEBONGNIE (B.1968) ABSTRACT PAINTING, ORANGE POPPIES, 71" X 87"

      Est.
      $1,000 - $2,000
      Austin Auction Gallery
      6 Bids
      Sold for
      $700
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    • JEAN FRANCOIS DEBONGNIE (B.1968) ABSTRACT PAINTING, POPPY FLOWERS, 63" X 63"
      Estimate
      $1,000 - $2,000

      JEAN FRANCOIS DEBONGNIE (B.1968) ABSTRACT PAINTING, POPPY FLOWERS, 63" X 63"

      Est.
      $1,000 - $2,000
      Austin Auction Gallery
      4 Bids
      Sold for
      $600
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    • ITALIAN SCHOOL (18TH C.) PAINTING, CAPRICCIO SCENE AMIDST CLASSICAL RUINS
      Estimate
      $400 - $600

      ITALIAN SCHOOL (18TH C.) PAINTING, CAPRICCIO SCENE AMIDST CLASSICAL RUINS

      Est.
      $400 - $600
      Austin Auction Gallery
      8 Bids
      Sold for
      $425
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    • Frederick Papsdorf (American, 1887-1978) Oil on Canvas, 1976, 'Sultana Impatiens', H 10" W 8" Frame Size: H 15.5" W 13.25"
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      Frederick Papsdorf (American, 1887-1978) Oil on Canvas, 1976, 'Sultana Impatiens', H 10" W 8" Frame Size: H 15.5" W 13.25"

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      DuMouchelles
      9 Bids
      Sold for
      $325
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    • Fredrick Papsdorf (American, 1887-1978) Oil on Canvas, 1974, 'Weather Beaten Stump', H 16" W 20" Frame Size: H 20" W 25" Depth 1"
      Estimate
      $400 - $600

      Fredrick Papsdorf (American, 1887-1978) Oil on Canvas, 1974, 'Weather Beaten Stump', H 16" W 20" Frame Size: H 20" W 25" Depth 1"

      Est.
      $400 - $600
      DuMouchelles
      11 Bids
      Sold for
      $700
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    • LINDSEY KOCUR, Aloft
      Estimate
      $390 - $975

      LINDSEY KOCUR, Aloft

      Est.
      $390 - $975
      Massachusetts College of Ar...
    • Thomas Buttersworth (English, 1768-1842) Ink and Gouache on Paper, 1797, 'Battle of Cape St. Vincent', H 8.5" W 12.25" Frame Size: H 17" W 21"
      Estimate
      $1,000 - $2,000

      Thomas Buttersworth (English, 1768-1842) Ink and Gouache on Paper, 1797, 'Battle of Cape St. Vincent', H 8.5" W 12.25" Frame Size: H 17" W 21"

      Est.
      $1,000 - $2,000
      DuMouchelles
    • Rare Eugene McCown Work on Paper Room Without a Ceiling 1937
      Estimate
      $800 - $1,200

      Rare Eugene McCown Work on Paper Room Without a Ceiling 1937

      Est.
      $800 - $1,200
      Concept Gallery
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    • Forest Buddha (Karma Phuntsok)
      Estimate
      $3,000 - $5,000

      Forest Buddha (Karma Phuntsok)

      Est.
      $3,000 - $5,000
      The Tibet Fund
    • Fong Chung-Ray watercolor and wash Untitled Abstraction
      Estimate
      $3,000 - $5,000

      Fong Chung-Ray watercolor and wash Untitled Abstraction

      Est.
      $3,000 - $5,000
      Concept Gallery
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    • Stanley William Hayter 1946 Abstract Work on Paper
      Estimate
      $1,000 - $1,500

      Stanley William Hayter 1946 Abstract Work on Paper

      Est.
      $1,000 - $1,500
      Concept Gallery
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    • JAMES FITZGERALD (MA/CA/ME, 1899-1971)
      Estimate
      $3,000 - $5,000

      JAMES FITZGERALD (MA/CA/ME, 1899-1971)

      Est.
      $3,000 - $5,000
      Thomaston Place Auction Gal...
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    • Fred Mitchell Abstract Expressionist Work on Paper
      Estimate
      $400 - $600

      Fred Mitchell Abstract Expressionist Work on Paper

      Est.
      $400 - $600
      Concept Gallery
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    • Jules Pascin Club New York Work on Paper c.1917
      Estimate
      $1,500 - $2,500

      Jules Pascin Club New York Work on Paper c.1917

      Est.
      $1,500 - $2,500
      Concept Gallery
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    • WALTER GREAVES (UK, 1846-1930)
      Estimate
      $800 - $1,200

      WALTER GREAVES (UK, 1846-1930)

      Est.
      $800 - $1,200
      Thomaston Place Auction Gal...
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    • Jean-Joseph Vaudechamp (French, 1790-1866) Oil on Canvas, 1828, 'Portrait of a Gentleman', H 25.25" W 21.5" Frame Size: H 33" W 28"
      Estimate
      $400 - $800

      Jean-Joseph Vaudechamp (French, 1790-1866) Oil on Canvas, 1828, 'Portrait of a Gentleman', H 25.25" W 21.5" Frame Size: H 33" W 28"

      Est.
      $400 - $800
      DuMouchelles
      15 Bids
      Sold for
      $2,250
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    • John E. Ferneley, Sr. (English, 1782-1860) Oil on Canvas, Early 19th C., Chestnut Hunter Outside of Melton Mowbray H 20.5" W 27.5" Frame Size: H 27.5"
      Estimate
      $2,000 - $4,000

      John E. Ferneley, Sr. (English, 1782-1860) Oil on Canvas, Early 19th C., Chestnut Hunter Outside of Melton Mowbray H 20.5" W 27.5" Frame Size: H 27.5"

      Est.
      $2,000 - $4,000
      DuMouchelles
      3 Bids
      Sold for
      $1,700
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    • Yellow (Peace) (Tsherin Sherpa)
      Estimate
      $800 - $1,200

      Yellow (Peace) (Tsherin Sherpa)

      Est.
      $800 - $1,200
      The Tibet Fund