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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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    • Framed Persian Miniature Painting of Scholar
      Estimate
      $500 - $700

      Framed Persian Miniature Painting of Scholar

      Est.
      $500 - $700
      Brunk Auctions
      1 Bid
      Current Bid
      $250
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    • Yuan Ching Portrait of President Jimmy Carter
      Estimate
      $500 - $700

      Yuan Ching Portrait of President Jimmy Carter

      Est.
      $500 - $700
      Brunk Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $250
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    • Erwin Wending, Figures, Pen on Paper Drawing, 1992
      Estimate
      $200 - $300

      Erwin Wending, Figures, Pen on Paper Drawing, 1992

      Est.
      $200 - $300
      Newel Auctions
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • Pair Early Connecticut Watercolor Portraits
      Estimate
      $700 - $900

      Pair Early Connecticut Watercolor Portraits

      Est.
      $700 - $900
      Brunk Auctions
      2 Bids
      Current Bid
      $450
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    • [CUBAN ART] Antonio Ferrer Cabello "Familia con Bohio," Ink and Watercolor Painting
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      [CUBAN ART] Antonio Ferrer Cabello "Familia con Bohio," Ink and Watercolor Painting

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • Jack Kershaw ink wash drawing Untitled Abstraction
      Estimate
      $30 - $50

      Jack Kershaw ink wash drawing Untitled Abstraction

      Est.
      $30 - $50
      Concept Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $20
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    • Charles Pitcher ink and wash drawing Winter Oak
      Estimate
      $200 - $400

      Charles Pitcher ink and wash drawing Winter Oak

      Est.
      $200 - $400
      Concept Gallery
      1 Bid
      Current Bid
      $125
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    • Hedy O'Beil Power Acrylic and Ink on Paper 2015
      Estimate
      $100 - $200

      Hedy O'Beil Power Acrylic and Ink on Paper 2015

      Est.
      $100 - $200
      Concept Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $60
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    • [ART] Impressionist Painting of a Woman
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      [ART] Impressionist Painting of a Woman

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $50
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    • [WESTERN AMERICANA] Al Martin Napoletano "Untitled (Cowboy Roundup)," Pen and Ink Drawing
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      [WESTERN AMERICANA] Al Martin Napoletano "Untitled (Cowboy Roundup)," Pen and Ink Drawing

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • [CUBAN ART] Samuel Feijoo "Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)," Mixed Media Painting
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      [CUBAN ART] Samuel Feijoo "Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)," Mixed Media Painting

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • [LANDSCAPE] John W. Haynes "Rock Garden," Mixed Media Painting
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      [LANDSCAPE] John W. Haynes "Rock Garden," Mixed Media Painting

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • [WESTERN AMERICANA] Al Martin Napoletano "Untitled (Native Americans on Horseback)," Watercolor Painting
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      [WESTERN AMERICANA] Al Martin Napoletano "Untitled (Native Americans on Horseback)," Watercolor Painting

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      Fleischer's Auctions
      1 Bid
      Current Bid
      $100
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    • "Crater" by Yevgeniya Mikhailik
      Estimate
      $500 - $1,000

      "Crater" by Yevgeniya Mikhailik

      Est.
      $500 - $1,000
      Laguna Art Museum
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $500
    • [WAR OF 1812] IDed Militia Captain Portrait Miniature
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      [WAR OF 1812] IDed Militia Captain Portrait Miniature

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • Ben Matthews drawing Sight Prevention 9 - Fig 10 Censoring Eye
      Estimate
      $30 - $80

      Ben Matthews drawing Sight Prevention 9 - Fig 10 Censoring Eye

      Est.
      $30 - $80
      Concept Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $20
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    • 2 Floral Still Life attributed to Toni Budsey
      Estimate
      $40 - $80

      2 Floral Still Life attributed to Toni Budsey

      Est.
      $40 - $80
      Concept Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $20
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    • Leonard Lieb Abstracted Mixed Media Work
      Estimate
      $50 - $80

      Leonard Lieb Abstracted Mixed Media Work

      Est.
      $50 - $80
      Concept Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $30
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    • Paul LeRoy Gehres 1984 drawing Damn Dogs Eat Free
      Estimate
      $100 - $300

      Paul LeRoy Gehres 1984 drawing Damn Dogs Eat Free

      Est.
      $100 - $300
      Concept Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $70
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    • "American Physiology" by Sandow Birk and Elyse Pignolet
      Estimate
      $4,000 - $8,000

      "American Physiology" by Sandow Birk and Elyse Pignolet

      Est.
      $4,000 - $8,000
      Laguna Art Museum
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $4,000
    • [FRENCH REVOLUTION] National Guard Artilleryman Portrait Miniature
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      [FRENCH REVOLUTION] National Guard Artilleryman Portrait Miniature

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      Fleischer's Auctions
      1 Bid
      Current Bid
      $100
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    • [FILM, DISNEY] Two (2) Character Cels
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      [FILM, DISNEY] Two (2) Character Cels

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • Pair of American Framed Silhouettes, one Peale Museum
      Estimate
      $100 - $300

      Pair of American Framed Silhouettes, one Peale Museum

      Est.
      $100 - $300
      Brunk Auctions
      1 Bid
      Current Bid
      $50
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    • [ART] Raffael Cortiella, Original Cover Art for El Calor de la Ira
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      [ART] Raffael Cortiella, Original Cover Art for El Calor de la Ira

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • [SPORTS, TENNIS] LeRoy Neiman SIGNED "Mixed Doubles," Lithograph Poster
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      [SPORTS, TENNIS] LeRoy Neiman SIGNED "Mixed Doubles," Lithograph Poster

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $50
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    • [WESTERN AMERICANA] Al Martin Napoletano, Two Works
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      [WESTERN AMERICANA] Al Martin Napoletano, Two Works

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • [SPORTS, SAILING] LeRoy Neiman SIGNED "Sailing," Plate Print on Board
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      [SPORTS, SAILING] LeRoy Neiman SIGNED "Sailing," Plate Print on Board

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $50
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    • [FRENCH REVOLUTION] Napoleon's Aide-de-Camp Caulaincourt Portrait Miniature
      Estimate
      $500 - $750

      [FRENCH REVOLUTION] Napoleon's Aide-de-Camp Caulaincourt Portrait Miniature

      Est.
      $500 - $750
      Fleischer's Auctions
      1 Bid
      Current Bid
      $100
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    • [SPORTS, GOLF] LeRoy Neiman SIGNED "Westchester Classic," Lithograph
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      [SPORTS, GOLF] LeRoy Neiman SIGNED "Westchester Classic," Lithograph

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $50
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    • [ART] Six (6) E. M. Schiwetz Reproduction Prints
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      [ART] Six (6) E. M. Schiwetz Reproduction Prints

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • [WESTERN AMERICANA] Al Martin Napoletano, Original Stationary Artwork & ALS
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      [WESTERN AMERICANA] Al Martin Napoletano, Original Stationary Artwork & ALS

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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    • [CIVIL WAR] Don Troiani "Steady on the Colors," Limited Edition Print
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      [CIVIL WAR] Don Troiani "Steady on the Colors," Limited Edition Print

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Fleischer's Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $50
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    • Olaf Wieghorst, ink and watercolor
      Estimate
      $3,000 - $5,000

      Olaf Wieghorst, ink and watercolor

      Est.
      $3,000 - $5,000
      March in Montana Auction
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $1,800
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    • Olaf Wieghorst, ink and watercolor
      Estimate
      $3,000 - $5,000

      Olaf Wieghorst, ink and watercolor

      Est.
      $3,000 - $5,000
      March in Montana Auction
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $1,800
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Leo Politi Lithograph, Three Little Girls In Pink, 1967
      Estimate
      $200 - $400

      Leo Politi Lithograph, Three Little Girls In Pink, 1967

      Est.
      $200 - $400
      Hughes Auctions
      7 Bids
      Sold for
      $160
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    • Signed Camarot, Painted Silk, Floral Fans Triptych
      Estimate
      $150 - $250

      Signed Camarot, Painted Silk, Floral Fans Triptych

      Est.
      $150 - $250
      Hughes Auctions
    • 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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    • 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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    • JAPANESE 'FUNPON' INK SKETCH SIGNED KANO-SHI, BIRDS ON BLOSSOMING BRANCH
      Estimate
      $80 - $100

      JAPANESE 'FUNPON' INK SKETCH SIGNED KANO-SHI, BIRDS ON BLOSSOMING BRANCH

      Est.
      $80 - $100
      Austin Auction Gallery
      5 Bids
      Sold for
      $200
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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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    • 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
    • Forest Buddha (Karma Phuntsok)
      Estimate
      $3,000 - $5,000

      Forest Buddha (Karma Phuntsok)

      Est.
      $3,000 - $5,000
      The Tibet Fund