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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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    • Desmond Rayner (1928-2014) British, Gouache on Board
      Estimate
      $200 - $300

      Desmond Rayner (1928-2014) British, Gouache on Board

      Est.
      $200 - $300
      Sarasota Estate Auction
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      $100
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    • ELI PORTMAN, "Union Oyster House"
      Estimate
      $600 - $1,500

      ELI PORTMAN, "Union Oyster House"

      Est.
      $600 - $1,500
      Massachusetts College of Ar...
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $600
    • TIMOTHY GIANELLI, Lost in Thought
      Estimate
      $3,000 - $7,500

      TIMOTHY GIANELLI, Lost in Thought

      Est.
      $3,000 - $7,500
      Massachusetts College of Ar...
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $3,000
    • Desmond Rayner (1928–2014) British, Gouache on Board "Theaterland"
      Estimate
      $200 - $300

      Desmond Rayner (1928–2014) British, Gouache on Board "T...

      Est.
      $200 - $300
      Sarasota Estate Auction
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $100
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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
    • Ann K. Holman 20th Century American Original Watercolor and Ink
      Estimate
      $100 - $200

      Ann K. Holman 20th Century American Original Watercolor...

      Est.
      $100 - $200
      Sarasota Estate Auction
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      $50
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    • Yokoyama Taikan (1868-1958) Japanese, Extremely Long Ink Painting Scroll in Box
      Estimate
      $500 - $1,000

      Yokoyama Taikan (1868-1958) Japanese, Extremely Long In...

      Est.
      $500 - $1,000
      Sarasota Estate Auction
      0 Bids
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      $250
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    • Alexei Jawlensky, Kopf, Watercolor & ink on Paper ,1920-23
      Price$90,000

      Alexei Jawlensky, Kopf, Watercolor & ink on Paper ,1920...

      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
    • John Ulbricht, Abstract Figures, Ink and Graphite, 1940's
      Price$900

      John Ulbricht, Abstract Figures, Ink and Graphite, 1940...

      King Art & Antiques
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      $900
    • SANDU DARIE (1908-1991) Untitled and unframed collage and ink on paper with COA
      Estimate
      $1,200 - $1,800

      SANDU DARIE (1908-1991) Untitled and unframed collage a...

      Est.
      $1,200 - $1,800
      BASEL AUCTION HOUSE
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      $750
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    • FRAMED Mixed Media Gouache and Ink on Paper signed Egon Schiele lower Right
      Estimate
      $500 - $1,000

      FRAMED Mixed Media Gouache and Ink on Paper signed Egon...

      Est.
      $500 - $1,000
      BASEL AUCTION HOUSE
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $375
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    • Ulbricht gouache ink skeletal drawing
      Price$1,750

      Ulbricht gouache ink skeletal drawing

      King Art & Antiques
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      $1,750
    • After Jiang Tingxi (1669-1732) Chinese, (4) Ink and Paper "Bamboo and Plum" Scrolls
      Estimate
      $300 - $600

      After Jiang Tingxi (1669-1732) Chinese, (4) Ink and Pap...

      Est.
      $300 - $600
      Sarasota Estate Auction
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $150
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    • Yacht Race
      Estimate
      $800 - $1,200

      Yacht Race

      Est.
      $800 - $1,200
      500 Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $450
    • ENGLISH SCHOOL THREE-QUARTER-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF CAROLEAN-ERA LADY
      Estimate
      $1,000 - $2,000

      ENGLISH SCHOOL THREE-QUARTER-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF CAROLEA...

      Est.
      $1,000 - $2,000
      Austin Auction Gallery
      2 Bids
      Current Bid
      $650
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    • John Yeackle: Bobcat
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      $100 - $200

      John Yeackle: Bobcat

      Est.
      $100 - $200
      500 Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $40
    • F. Tarantell: Pastel Portrait of a Woman
      Estimate
      $600 - $800

      F. Tarantell: Pastel Portrait of a Woman

      Est.
      $600 - $800
      500 Gallery
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $150
    • John Ulbricht 1948, Figure with Green Ball, Gouache, Paper
      Price$1,950

      John Ulbricht 1948, Figure with Green Ball, Gouache, Pa...

      King Art & Antiques
      Buy Now Price
      $1,950
    • John Ulbricht, Gouache, Graphite, Seated Male Figure
      Price$1,200

      John Ulbricht, Gouache, Graphite, Seated Male Figure

      King Art & Antiques
      Buy Now Price
      $1,200
    • Jose Fuentes de Salamanca (Born 1934) Spanish, Oil on Canvas
      Estimate
      $100 - $200

      Jose Fuentes de Salamanca (Born 1934) Spanish, Oil on C...

      Est.
      $100 - $200
      Sarasota Estate Auction
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $50
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    • JEAN DUFY (1888-1964): VOILIERS, A Drawing original French Post-Impressionist drawing
      Estimate
      $4,000 - $6,000

      JEAN DUFY (1888-1964): VOILIERS, A Drawing original Fre...

      Est.
      $4,000 - $6,000
      BASEL AUCTION HOUSE
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $2,500
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    • Indian Painting of Krishna
      Estimate
      $200 - $400

      Indian Painting of Krishna

      Est.
      $200 - $400
      Gray's Auctioneers
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $50
    • Dr. Preston Russell, France Inspired Painting
      Estimate
      $500 - $700

      Dr. Preston Russell, France Inspired Painting

      Est.
      $500 - $700
      Brunk Auctions
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $250
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    • Francisco Masseria (Argentinian, 1927-2002) Oil on Canvas, 'Fulvio' H 18" W 21.8"
      Estimate
      $1,000 - $2,000

      Francisco Masseria (Argentinian, 1927-2002) Oil on Canv...

      Est.
      $1,000 - $2,000
      DuMouchelles
      0 Bids
      Starting Bid
      $750
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    • Elizabeth Irene Cole (American, Michigan) Oil on Canvas, 1996, 'Untitled (Camellia Flowers)' H 20" W 24"
      Estimate
      $100 - $200

      Elizabeth Irene Cole (American, Michigan) Oil on Canvas...

      Est.
      $100 - $200
      DuMouchelles
      1 Bid
      Current Bid
      $50
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    • AFTER CESAR VAN LOO PAINTING FIGURES FLEEING A BURNING CITY
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      AFTER CESAR VAN LOO PAINTING FIGURES FLEEING A BURNING ...

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Austin Auction Gallery
      2 Bids
      Sold for
      $125
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    • Daniel Zeller - Contained Conundrum
      Price$1,500

      Daniel Zeller - Contained Conundrum

      CITYarts
    • John Pepion, ink on antique map
      Estimate
      $5,000 - $7,000

      John Pepion, ink on antique map

      Est.
      $5,000 - $7,000
      March in Montana Auction
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    • Charles M. Russell, ink wash
      Estimate
      $30,000 - $50,000

      Charles M. Russell, ink wash

      Est.
      $30,000 - $50,000
      March in Montana Auction
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    • BETTY CHILSTROM 'TRAIN STATION' OIL PAINTING
      Estimate
      $50 - $500

      BETTY CHILSTROM 'TRAIN STATION' OIL PAINTING

      Est.
      $50 - $500
      McLaren Auction Services
      11 Bids
      Sold for
      $130
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    • 1907 painting of Fort Pitt Block House David Boyd family provenance
      Estimate
      $200 - $300

      1907 painting of Fort Pitt Block House David Boyd famil...

      Est.
      $200 - $300
      Concept Gallery
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    • Lawrence Kupferman Untitled Abstract, gouache and watercolor on paper
      Estimate
      $200 - $400

      Lawrence Kupferman Untitled Abstract, gouache and water...

      Est.
      $200 - $400
      Concept Gallery
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    • Charles LeClair 1956 Cubist Cityscape watercolor
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      Charles LeClair 1956 Cubist Cityscape watercolor

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Concept Gallery
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    • Herbert Katzman Reclining Nude Watercolor 1953
      Estimate
      $200 - $400

      Herbert Katzman Reclining Nude Watercolor 1953

      Est.
      $200 - $400
      Concept Gallery
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    • Catherine Mc Carthy (American 1955- ) oil
      Estimate
      $400 - $700

      Catherine Mc Carthy (American 1955- ) oil

      Est.
      $400 - $700
      Rachel Davis Fine Arts
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    • Edward Penfield - Dutch Couple
      Estimate
      $2,000 - $2,500

      Edward Penfield - Dutch Couple

      Est.
      $2,000 - $2,500
      Dane Fine Art
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    • Virgil Cantini Enamel on Metal Cross 1967
      Estimate
      $200 - $400

      Virgil Cantini Enamel on Metal Cross 1967

      Est.
      $200 - $400
      Concept Gallery
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    • Roland Lefranc watercolor Boats Along the River
      Estimate
      $200 - $400

      Roland Lefranc watercolor Boats Along the River

      Est.
      $200 - $400
      Concept Gallery
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    • Hiroshi Yoshida, Japanese (1876-1950)
      Estimate
      CAD$3,500 - CAD$5,000 $2,430.56 - $3,472.22

      Hiroshi Yoshida, Japanese (1876-1950)

      Est.
      CAD$3,500 - CAD$5,000 $2,430.56 - $3,472.22
      Harrington's Auctions
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    • Benjamin Kopman illustrated letter to G. David Thompson
      Estimate
      $250 - $500

      Benjamin Kopman illustrated letter to G. David Thompson...

      Est.
      $250 - $500
      Concept Gallery
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    • Gaston Marechaux 1930s Hunt Scene gouache
      Estimate
      $150 - $300

      Gaston Marechaux 1930s Hunt Scene gouache

      Est.
      $150 - $300
      Concept Gallery
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    • BLACK INK PAINTING
      Estimate
      $787.50 - $1,050

      BLACK INK PAINTING

      Est.
      $787.50 - $1,050
      Stash by Lee Stanton
    • Bamboo Painting, Ink On Paper
      Estimate
      $50 - $100

      Bamboo Painting, Ink On Paper

      Est.
      $50 - $100
      Halphen Auctions
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    • XU BEIHONG INK PAINTINGS
      Estimate
      $50 - $100

      XU BEIHONG INK PAINTINGS

      Est.
      $50 - $100
      Wiederseim Associates, Inc....
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    • Kika Karadi Ink Painting 2010
      Estimate
      $400 - $800

      Kika Karadi Ink Painting 2010

      Est.
      $400 - $800
      Revere Auctions
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    • Korean Ink and Color on Paper Painting
      Estimate
      $350 - $550

      Korean Ink and Color on Paper Painting

      Est.
      $350 - $550
      I.M. Chait Gallery
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    • Korean Ink and Color on Paper Painting
      Estimate
      $250 - $350

      Korean Ink and Color on Paper Painting

      Est.
      $250 - $350
      I.M. Chait Gallery
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