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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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    • Chen Jie (Born 1980) Chinese, Watercolor and Ink on Paper Mountain Landscape Painting of Immortals
      Estimate
      $200 - $300

      Chen Jie (Born 1980) Chinese, Watercolor and Ink on Paper Mountain Landscape Painting of Immortals

      Est.
      $200 - $300
      Sarasota Estate Auction
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      $100
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    • Kogetsu Tani (1931-1994) Japanese, "Dream" Kanji Original Ink Painting on Silk
      Estimate
      $200 - $400

      Kogetsu Tani (1931-1994) Japanese, "Dream" Kanji Original Ink Painting on Silk

      Est.
      $200 - $400
      Sarasota Estate Auction
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      $100
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    • Pearl Gast collage painting in style of Saul Steinberg
      Estimate
      $100 - $300

      Pearl Gast collage painting in style of Saul Steinberg

      Est.
      $100 - $300
      Concept Gallery
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      $70
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    • Gary Smith (b.1953) Sailboats, Ink on Paper
      Estimate
      $500 - $700

      Gary Smith (b.1953) Sailboats, Ink on Paper

      Est.
      $500 - $700
      Peterborough Auctions LLC
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      $200
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    • Harry Hilson 1980s Abstract Acrylic Landscape Painting
      Estimate
      $200 - $300

      Harry Hilson 1980s Abstract Acrylic Landscape Painting

      Est.
      $200 - $300
      Sheafer + King Modern
      0 Bids
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      $100
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    • Harry Hilson Abstract Mixed Media Painting
      Estimate
      $100 - $200

      Harry Hilson Abstract Mixed Media Painting

      Est.
      $100 - $200
      Sheafer + King Modern
      0 Bids
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      $50
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    • Steven Conant 1991 Mixed Media on Board Paintings
      Estimate
      $50 - $100

      Steven Conant 1991 Mixed Media on Board Paintings

      Est.
      $50 - $100
      Sheafer + King Modern
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      $30
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    • Andy Warhol 1950s Ink and Gouache Fish Illustrations
      Estimate
      $500 - $1,000

      Andy Warhol 1950s Ink and Gouache Fish Illustrations

      Est.
      $500 - $1,000
      Sheafer + King Modern
      0 Bids
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      $250
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    • Polly Bushong (1910-1990) Mixed Media "Silly Cyclist" Painting
      Estimate
      $600 - $800

      Polly Bushong (1910-1990) Mixed Media "Silly Cyclist" Painting

      Est.
      $600 - $800
      Rafael Osona Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $400
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    • Harry Hilson 1982 “Partial Eclipse” Mixed Media Painting
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      $100 - $200

      Harry Hilson 1982 “Partial Eclipse” Mixed Media Painting

      Est.
      $100 - $200
      Sheafer + King Modern
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      $50
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    • Korean Shamanistic Folk Painting of Taoist Deities
      Estimate
      $250 - $450

      Korean Shamanistic Folk Painting of Taoist Deities

      Est.
      $250 - $450
      Concept Gallery
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      $175
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    • Joni T. Johnson 1970 "The Owl" Mixed Media Painting
      Estimate
      $80 - $300

      Joni T. Johnson 1970 "The Owl" Mixed Media Painting

      Est.
      $80 - $300
      Sheafer + King Modern
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $40
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    • Mont Sudbury (American Illustrator) "The Pioneer's Horizon" Oil Painting
      Estimate
      $100 - $10,000

      Mont Sudbury (American Illustrator) "The Pioneer's Horizon" Oil Painting

      Est.
      $100 - $10,000
      Mebane Antique Auction Gall...
      Starting Bid
      $50
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    • Charles Mussett, pastel and ink on paper, 1972
      Estimate
      $200 - $300

      Charles Mussett, pastel and ink on paper, 1972

      Est.
      $200 - $300
      Newel Auctions
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • Paul Guiragossian (manner), oil and ink on paper, c. 1974
      Estimate
      $400 - $600

      Paul Guiragossian (manner), oil and ink on paper, c. 1974

      Est.
      $400 - $600
      Newel Auctions
      Starting Bid
      $200
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    • Juliet Holland 2002 "Ocean Arrow #21" Mixed Media Painting
      Estimate
      $40 - $100

      Juliet Holland 2002 "Ocean Arrow #21" Mixed Media Painting

      Est.
      $40 - $100
      Sheafer + King Modern
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $20
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    • Juliet Holland 2002 "Ocean Arrow #17" Mixed Media Painting
      Estimate
      $40 - $100

      Juliet Holland 2002 "Ocean Arrow #17" Mixed Media Painting

      Est.
      $40 - $100
      Sheafer + King Modern
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $20
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    • Juliet Holland 2002 "Ocean Arrow #14" Mixed Media Painting
      Estimate
      $40 - $100

      Juliet Holland 2002 "Ocean Arrow #14" Mixed Media Painting

      Est.
      $40 - $100
      Sheafer + King Modern
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      $20
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    • James Y. Gant (English, Active 1827-1841) Oils on Canvas, Ca. 1831, 'Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Blunt of Bretlands', H 13" W 10" 2 PCS
      Estimate
      $500 - $800

      James Y. Gant (English, Active 1827-1841) Oils on Canvas, Ca. 1831, 'Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Blunt of Bretlands', H 13" W 10" 2 PCS

      Est.
      $500 - $800
      DuMouchelles
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $375
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    • Mortimer Menpes (British, 1855-1938) Watercolor on Card Stock 1901, 'A Family Group', H 4" W 5.5" 1 PC
      Estimate
      $800 - $1,200

      Mortimer Menpes (British, 1855-1938) Watercolor on Card Stock 1901, 'A Family Group', H 4" W 5.5" 1 PC

      Est.
      $800 - $1,200
      DuMouchelles
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $600
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    • Mughal School (18th Century)
      Estimate
      $600 - $800

      Mughal School (18th Century)

      Est.
      $600 - $800
      Gray's Auctioneers
      0 Bids
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      $300
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    • George Kanakis, 20th Century Californian Oil on Canvas, "Monterey Bay"
      Estimate
      $200 - $300

      George Kanakis, 20th Century Californian Oil on Canvas, "Monterey Bay"

      Est.
      $200 - $300
      Sarasota Estate Auction
      1 Bid
      Current Bid
      $100
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    • Lemuel D. Eldred (1848-1921) American, "Harbor Inlet" Oil on Board
      Estimate
      $2,200 - $3,000

      Lemuel D. Eldred (1848-1921) American, "Harbor Inlet" Oil on Board

      Est.
      $2,200 - $3,000
      Sarasota Estate Auction
      0 Bids
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      $1,400
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    • Amer Kobaslija, miniature oil on plexiglass, 2012
      Estimate
      $300 - $500

      Amer Kobaslija, miniature oil on plexiglass, 2012

      Est.
      $300 - $500
      Newel Auctions
      Starting Bid
      $150
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    • PEKARSKY, Mel (American, 1934). Two works. The Professor Grown Older with Study. 1959.
      Estimate
      $500 - $700

      PEKARSKY, Mel (American, 1934). Two works. The Professor Grown Older with Study. 1959.

      Est.
      $500 - $700
      Potter & Potter Auctions
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      $250
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    • [CIRCUS]. Pair of Original Artworks Featuring Clowns. [V.p., ca. 20th century].
      Estimate
      $1,200 - $1,800

      [CIRCUS]. Pair of Original Artworks Featuring Clowns. [V.p., ca. 20th century].

      Est.
      $1,200 - $1,800
      Potter & Potter Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $600
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    • Michael Mitchell (Canadian, 1944-2020) Gelatin Silver Print 'Paul McCartney (Beatles)', H 9.125" W 14" 1 PC
      Estimate
      $1,000 - $2,000

      Michael Mitchell (Canadian, 1944-2020) Gelatin Silver Print 'Paul McCartney (Beatles)', H 9.125" W 14" 1 PC

      Est.
      $1,000 - $2,000
      DuMouchelles
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $750
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    • Amer Kobaslija, miniature oil on plexiglass, 2012
      Estimate
      $300 - $500

      Amer Kobaslija, miniature oil on plexiglass, 2012

      Est.
      $300 - $500
      Newel Auctions
      Starting Bid
      $150
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    • Amer Kobaslija, miniature oil on plexiglass, 2013
      Estimate
      $300 - $500

      Amer Kobaslija, miniature oil on plexiglass, 2013

      Est.
      $300 - $500
      Newel Auctions
      Starting Bid
      $150
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    • C.H. Pasmore (English, 19th C.) Oil on Canvas, Ca. Mid 19th C., 'An Introduction', H 9.5" W 11.5"
      Estimate
      $300 - $500

      C.H. Pasmore (English, 19th C.) Oil on Canvas, Ca. Mid 19th C., 'An Introduction', H 9.5" W 11.5"

      Est.
      $300 - $500
      DuMouchelles
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $150
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    • Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Composition with Figures
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Composition with Figures

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      Sarasota Estate Auction
      1 Bid
      Current Bid
      $125
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    • Syd Solomon (1917-2004) American, Oil on Panel "Low Land"
      Estimate
      $16,000 - $20,000

      Syd Solomon (1917-2004) American, Oil on Panel "Low Land"

      Est.
      $16,000 - $20,000
      Sarasota Estate Auction
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $12,000
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    • [AFRICANA]. GREAVES, Constance Helen (British-South African, 1882-1966). Pair of Original Watercolors. [N.p., ca. 20th century].
      Estimate
      $300 - $500

      [AFRICANA]. GREAVES, Constance Helen (British-South African, 1882-1966). Pair of Original Watercolors. [N.p., ca. 20th century].

      Est.
      $300 - $500
      Potter & Potter Auctions
      0 Bids
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      $150
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    • Early 19th Century Oval Miniature Portrait of a Young Gentleman in Gilt Locket Frame with Hairwork Reverse
      Estimate
      $300 - $600

      Early 19th Century Oval Miniature Portrait of a Young Gentleman in Gilt Locket Frame with Hairwork Reverse

      Est.
      $300 - $600
      Sarasota Estate Auction
      1 Bid
      Current Bid
      $150
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    • James Reynolds, Calling the Moose, 1920s
      Estimate
      $4,000 - $8,000

      James Reynolds, Calling the Moose, 1920s

      Est.
      $4,000 - $8,000
      Vogt Auction
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $2,000
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    • CASTLE, James (American, 1899-1977). Untitled (Landscape). Not dated. 
      Estimate
      $6,000 - $8,000

      CASTLE, James (American, 1899-1977). Untitled (Landscape). Not dated. 

      Est.
      $6,000 - $8,000
      Potter & Potter Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $3,000
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    • John Ulbricht, Abstract painting, Gouache, Ink
      Price$1,200

      John Ulbricht, Abstract painting, Gouache, Ink

      King Art & Antiques
      Buy Now Price
      $1,200
    • Alexei Jawlensky, Kopf, Watercolor & ink on Paper ,1920-23
      Price$72,000

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

      King Art & Antiques
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      $72,000
    • Ulbricht Ink on paper
      Price$1,500

      Ulbricht Ink on paper

      King Art & Antiques
      Buy Now Price
      $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
      Buy Now Price
      $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
    • 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
      Buy Now Price
      $1,950
    • Josh Doorman, Coastal Nocturne
      Price$2,500

      Josh Doorman, Coastal Nocturne

      CITYarts
    • Signed Maurice Utrillo Village Canal Watercolor and Ink Painting
      Estimate
      $200 - $400

      Signed Maurice Utrillo Village Canal Watercolor and Ink Painting

      Est.
      $200 - $400
      NJ Antiques
    • PETRONELLA GREER (B.1945) PAINTING, 'ECHO IN INK,' 36" X 36"
      Estimate
      $150 - $250

      PETRONELLA GREER (B.1945) PAINTING, 'ECHO IN INK,' 36" X 36"

      Est.
      $150 - $250
      Austin Auction Gallery
      2 Bids
      Sold for
      $100