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Calligraphy Screen
Calligraphy Screen

Calligraphy Screen

Unavailable|$10,000 / set

Calligraphy Screen

Located in New York, NY

Four paneled calligraphy screen (two pairs of two panels each) composed of large characters in ink

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

19Th. Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign
19Th. Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign

19Th. Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign

Located in Gravenmoer, NL

19 th century Chinese calligraphy carved panel sign.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Asian Calligraphy Sumi Ink Painting
Mid Century Asian Calligraphy Sumi Ink Painting

Mid Century Asian Calligraphy Sumi Ink Painting

Located in Seattle, WA

Dynamic and stylish mid century Asian Ink calligraphy possibly denoting "Creativity" in period

Category

20th Century Asian Paintings and Screens

Chinese Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls by Lo Erh Tung Chuang
Chinese Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls by Lo Erh Tung Chuang

Chinese Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls by Lo Erh Tung Chuang

Located in New York, NY

Chinese pair of calligraphy scrolls, vertical lines of calligraphy executed in a light style, right

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido
Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido

Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido

By Nishigaki Daidō

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Expressive calligraphy by Zen master Nishigaki Daido (1942). The four characters 'sei zan roku sui

Category

1990s Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Peonies and Blue Magpies, 1963, "Creek Dwelling"
Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Peonies and Blue Magpies, 1963, "Creek Dwelling"

Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Peonies and Blue Magpies, 1963, "Creek Dwelling"

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

traditional bird-and-flower (huaniao) genre with delicate ink and watercolor on paper. The calligraphy, dated

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Weeping Willow, Plum Blossoms, and Sparrows, 1963
Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Weeping Willow, Plum Blossoms, and Sparrows, 1963

Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Weeping Willow, Plum Blossoms, and Sparrows, 1963

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

with delicate ink and watercolor on paper. The calligraphy, dated "Beginning of Spring, 1963," and the

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Cranes, Lotuses, Peonies, and Bamboo, 1963
Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Cranes, Lotuses, Peonies, and Bamboo, 1963

Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Cranes, Lotuses, Peonies, and Bamboo, 1963

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

screen showcases the artist’s skill in capturing nature’s beauty. The calligraphy, dated "End of Autumn

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Large Japanese Medicine Sign
Large Japanese Medicine Sign

Large Japanese Medicine Sign

Located in New York, NY

Large Keyaki wood sign for medicine "Hotan" panacea with calligraphy by Jihei Morita, the head of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Set of 19th Century Hand-Painted Table/Wall Screen with 12 Panels, Double Sided
Set of 19th Century Hand-Painted Table/Wall Screen with 12 Panels, Double Sided

Set of 19th Century Hand-Painted Table/Wall Screen with 12 Panels, Double Sided

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

calligraphy and gilt relief-carved 8 immortals and floral in cartouches Red, black & gilt lacquer over

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Softwood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen, 20th Century
Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen, 20th Century

Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen, 20th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Very contemporary ink on plain paper ground calligraphy screen. Several unknown seals. Japan

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Beautiful Artwork by Chinese Artist Xiu Chen
Beautiful Artwork by Chinese Artist Xiu Chen

Beautiful Artwork by Chinese Artist Xiu Chen

By Xiu Chen

Located in Lisieux, FR

of energy in calligraphy and then took a path to the abstract representation of flowers and nature.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Antique School Sign with Great Motto
Antique School Sign with Great Motto

Antique School Sign with Great Motto

Located in New York, NY

on either side set forth the school's motto. A large sign with beautiful calligraphy. From Shanxi

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Pine

Lotuses
Lotuses

Lotuses

Unavailable|$14,000

Lotuses

Located in New York, NY

荷花 by Zhang Yirong, calligraphy by Tai Xiangzhou 2010 ink on paper signed 艺è

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Paintings

Chinese ink rubbing of cranes, mounted as a scroll.
Chinese ink rubbing of cranes, mounted as a scroll.

Chinese ink rubbing of cranes, mounted as a scroll.

Located in New York, NY

), lotus and water images. Painting and calligraphy done by Zhu Jiyi. Stele outlines drawn by Zhou Zaifeng

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Painted Brush Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Hosoai Katsudo
Painted Brush Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Hosoai Katsudo

Painted Brush Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Hosoai Katsudo

Located in Berlin, Berlin

round impossible. The angular inscription shows Katsudo's distinct calligraphic style with its powerful

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

A four-panel Japanese screen (byobu)
A four-panel Japanese screen (byobu)

A four-panel Japanese screen (byobu)

Located in Winter Park, FL

, holding a brush and writing calligraphy on a scroll; a man and his attendant walking on a path looking

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Ink

Chinese Antique Door with Mulberry Symbol and Phoenix
Chinese Antique Door with Mulberry Symbol and Phoenix

Chinese Antique Door with Mulberry Symbol and Phoenix

Located in SOMIS, CA

symbolizing honor and grace of a lady. One character in the calligraphy style reads “Mulberry,"

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Japanese Ink Painting of Plum Blossoms Inscribed Tani Buncho, Scroll Mounting
Japanese Ink Painting of Plum Blossoms Inscribed Tani Buncho, Scroll Mounting

Japanese Ink Painting of Plum Blossoms Inscribed Tani Buncho, Scroll Mounting

Located in New York, NY

a few vertical shoots with buds and along side a calligraphic colophon (untranslated). This subject

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Rare Qian Long Period Honor Screen, 18th Century
Rare Qian Long Period Honor Screen, 18th Century

Rare Qian Long Period Honor Screen, 18th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

presented as a birthday present. The article is written in calligraphy with gilded ink. It is dated "48th

Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Painting of Lucky God Daikoku by Famous Zen Master Sengai Gibon
Painting of Lucky God Daikoku by Famous Zen Master Sengai Gibon

Painting of Lucky God Daikoku by Famous Zen Master Sengai Gibon

Located in Berlin, Berlin

which he was well known for. His paintings and calligraphies are always humorous and look like comic

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

"Curious Cat" Ink Calligraphy Painting
"Curious Cat" Ink Calligraphy Painting

"Curious Cat" Ink Calligraphy Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming ink painting is a contemporary example of the traditional art of calligraphy painting

Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Linen, Paper

17th Century Japanese Calligraphy Scroll
17th Century Japanese Calligraphy Scroll

17th Century Japanese Calligraphy Scroll

Located in Hudson, NY

17th century Japanese calligraphy scroll, the two large characters translate to "Accept This

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

"PEACE"  Hand Painted Scroll, Brilliant Calligraphy
"PEACE"  Hand Painted Scroll, Brilliant Calligraphy

"PEACE" Hand Painted Scroll, Brilliant Calligraphy

Located in South Burlington, VT

A simple ceremonial calligraphy rendition "PEACE" Heion, hand calligraphy painting on paper . A

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Framed Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, circa 1920s
Framed Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, circa 1920s

Framed Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, circa 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

painterly calligraphy. Expressing notions of endurance and moral fortitude, the scroll may have been painted

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

A turtle and a dragon calligraphy Screen
A turtle and a dragon calligraphy Screen

A turtle and a dragon calligraphy Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

"Immerse yourself in the timeless symbolism of the East with our dramatic calligraphy screen

Category

20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Hand Painted Abstract Expressionism Calligraphy Asian Screen
Hand Painted Abstract Expressionism Calligraphy Asian Screen

Hand Painted Abstract Expressionism Calligraphy Asian Screen

By Sōfu Teshigahara

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand painted abstract expressionism calligraphy Asian folding screen, in the manner of Robert

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paper

Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song
Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song

Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song (2/2) Period: Taisho Size: 174 x 172.5 cm

Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Japan Old Calligraphy "Harmony" Hand-Painted Scroll, Signed
Japan Old Calligraphy "Harmony" Hand-Painted Scroll, Signed

Japan Old Calligraphy "Harmony" Hand-Painted Scroll, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of the calligraphy symbol -Harmony

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Paper

Abstract Calligraphy Screen from the Vibrant 60s-70s
Abstract Calligraphy Screen from the Vibrant 60s-70s

Abstract Calligraphy Screen from the Vibrant 60s-70s

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This captivating abstract calligraphy screen from the 1960s-1970s era marks a bold departure from

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Fine Antique Ladies' "Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved
Japanese Fine Antique Ladies' "Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved

Japanese Fine Antique Ladies' "Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved

Located in South Burlington, VT

ladies calligraphy brush shop, measures: 36 inches high and 5 inches wide, Meiji period (1868-1912

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Japanese "Refreshing Tea" Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Fine Condition
Japanese "Refreshing Tea" Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Fine Condition

Japanese "Refreshing Tea" Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Fine Condition

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a simple and appealing tea ceremonial announcement "Spring" Haru by HIBINO YUTAKA hand painting on paper. A refreshing design concept and delightful work of wall art. Signed a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Artisan's Cache of 35 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Artisan's Cache of 35 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Artisan's Cache of 35 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Located in South Burlington, VT

is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes dating back to the

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo

Artisan's Cache of 20 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Artisan's Cache of 20 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Artisan's Cache of 20 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes dating back to

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Prints

Materials

Bamboo

Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes dating back to

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes dating back to

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Artisan's Cache of 20 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Artisan's Cache of 20 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Artisan's Cache of 20 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Located in South Burlington, VT

is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes dating back to the

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo

Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Located in South Burlington, VT

. This is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes dating back to

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo

Japan Important Poetry Scroll Hand-Painted Waka Calligraphy Otagaki Rengetsu
Japan Important Poetry Scroll Hand-Painted Waka Calligraphy Otagaki Rengetsu

Japan Important Poetry Scroll Hand-Painted Waka Calligraphy Otagaki Rengetsu

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a rare authentic hand-painted on paper scroll from one of Japan's most important 19th century poets, Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). Title: Waka, Signature (Seal) Two Poems: "...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japan Important 1901 Mandala Fine Hand-Painted Buddha Scroll Calligraphy Signed
Japan Important 1901 Mandala Fine Hand-Painted Buddha Scroll Calligraphy Signed

Japan Important 1901 Mandala Fine Hand-Painted Buddha Scroll Calligraphy Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Wonderful calligraphy in a seldom found spiritual document. Provenance: old Buddhist calligraphy collection

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Signed
Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Signed

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, wood rollers

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Artisan's Cache 75 Old Chinese and Japanese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Artisan's Cache 75 Old Chinese and Japanese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Artisan's Cache 75 Old Chinese and Japanese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Located in South Burlington, VT

. This is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes dating back to

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, signed
Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, signed

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, bone rollers

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japan Fine 1896 'Mandala Spirit' Buddha Scroll by N. Shonin Vibrant Calligraphy
Japan Fine 1896 'Mandala Spirit' Buddha Scroll by N. Shonin Vibrant Calligraphy

Japan Fine 1896 'Mandala Spirit' Buddha Scroll by N. Shonin Vibrant Calligraphy

Located in South Burlington, VT

29 Dimensions: 19.75 inches width and 48.75 inches length, wood rollers Wonderful calligraphy in

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Found! Antique Artisan's Cache of 43 Old Paint and Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Found! Antique Artisan's Cache of 43 Old Paint and Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Found! Antique Artisan's Cache of 43 Old Paint and Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Located in South Burlington, VT

. This is a cache of old and antique Japanese and Chinese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo

Red Japanese Lacquer Four-Panels Folding Screen, Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Red Japanese Lacquer Four-Panels Folding Screen, Meiji Period, 1868-1912

Red Japanese Lacquer Four-Panels Folding Screen, Meiji Period, 1868-1912

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

, the tools for calligraphy, tea ceremony and other activities of literati's lifestyle. On the back

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer

Large Framed, Chinese Longevity Scroll Ink Drawing
Large Framed, Chinese Longevity Scroll Ink Drawing

Large Framed, Chinese Longevity Scroll Ink Drawing

Located in Chicago, IL

Graphically mesmerizing, this rice paper scroll is adorned with Chinese calligraphy lettering

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Ink

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Winter Vines 'Wisteria'
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Winter Vines 'Wisteria'

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Winter Vines 'Wisteria'

Located in Hudson, NY

calligraphy on the reverse says the artist is Yoshiura Miyoshi.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Textile, Linen, Wood

Large Scale Japanese Screen By Shiryu Morita
Large Scale Japanese Screen By Shiryu Morita

Large Scale Japanese Screen By Shiryu Morita

By Shiryu Morita

Located in Dallas, TX

Morita is an artist who combines the history of Asian calligraphy and the development of Abstract

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum

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Calligraphy For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of calligraphy you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and bamboo. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of calligraphy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of calligraphy, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Calligraphy?

A piece of calligraphy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $495, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $20,500.

Finding the Right Paintings And Screens for You

Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.

The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.

The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.

In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.

Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.

Questions About Calligraphy
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    Chinese calligraphy is a supreme form of Chinese art. It is the stylized artistic way of writing Chinese characters, and is considered one of four most-sought after skills of ancient Chinese scholars. Shop a selection of Chinese calligraphy art pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The five types of Chinese calligraphy styles are the seal script, cursive script, running script, clerical script and the standard script. The tradition of Chinese calligraphy has spanned over 3,000 years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chinese calligraphy designs from some of the world’s top sellers.