Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Mirror-The Boy with a Crane
Located in Norton, MA
A large charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse painting on the mirror, depicting a boy and a
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling Chinese export lacquered four-panel coromandel screen featuring a flora and fauna
Brass, Gold Leaf
$5,716
H 70.08 in Dm 34.65 in
Antique Chinese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent Early 20th century Japan Crane
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A super nice Chinese Chamber screen. Also suitable for wall mounting. Good condition and lovely
Bronze
$1,895
H 36 in W 71.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Chinese Asian 4 Panel Folding Byobu Screen Red Crowned Crane Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese/Chinese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape scene with
Wood, Paint, Paper
Chinese ink rubbing of cranes, mounted as a scroll.
Located in New York, NY
shu. Song he tu (Cranes and Pine trees)-- cranes and pine trees have long been Chinese symbols of
Paper
Unavailable
H 23.82 in W 48.82 in D 0.79 in
Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Cranes, Lotuses, Peonies, and Bamboo, 1963
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Chinese Four-Fold Screen with Cranes, Lotuses, Peonies, and Bamboo, 1963, "Creek Dwelling" Workshop
Brass
Contemporary Hand-Painted Japanese Screen of Cranes by the River
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The cranes by the river painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares
Gold Leaf
Asian Framed Crane Watercolor Painting
Located in Norwood, NJ
Asian Framed Crane Watercolor Painting. Large Asian/Chinese watercolor depicting cranes. Framed
Glass, Paint
Large Striking Asian Painting of Turquoise Cranes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking large painting on board of two ethereal turquoise cranes set against a natural gold
Paint
Chinese Four-Panel Coromandel Screen of Cranes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Chinese four-panel Coromandel screen featuring red-crowned cranes among trees and lotus
Brass
Chinese Export Gilt Coromandel Screen Crane Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Chinese export six-panel Coromandel screen featuring a water landscape with cranes on a
Brass
Chinese Reverse Glass Painted Beauty with Crane and Peaches
Located in Chicago, IL
With its Folk Art appeal, this reverse glass painting depicts a fashionable young woman with a
Glass
Chinese Hand Painted Panels of Flying Red Crowned Cranes - 6 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the enchanting beauty of our hand painted Chinese Crane Art Panels of Flying Red Crowned
Paint
Chinese Hand Painted Panels of Flying Red Crowned Cranes - 6 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the enchanting beauty of our hand painted Chinese Crane Art Panels of Flying Red Crowned
Paint
Two Cranes Original Watercolor on Silk by Poon Tai To
By Poon Thai To
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Two cranes original water color painting on silk by Poon Tai To (b. 1946 Chinese). Traditional
Metal
Sold
H 83 in W 73 in D 1 in
Hollywood Regency Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen with Hand-Painted Cranes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Hollywood Regency black and gold four-panel screen with hand-painted flying cranes. This
Wood
Chinese Export Gilt Coromandel Screen Manchurian Cranes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Chinese export four-panel lacquered coromandel screen featuring an idyllic pond landscape
Brass, Gold Leaf
Large Asian Painting Of Cranes On Silk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Asian Painting Of Cranes On Silk, circa 1940. Superbly painted with two cranes, one drinking
Silk
Chinese Export Coromandel Screen Soapstone Landscape with Cranes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Chinese export six-panel coromandel lacquered folding screen featuring a carved
Soapstone, Brass
Large Asian Painting of Cranes on Silk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A striking large painting on silk mounted on board of four colorfully painted cranes set against a
Paint
Chinese Export Lacquered Parcel Gilt Coromandel Screen of Cranes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
off platform sale
Brass
Chinese Export Six Panel Folding Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent Chinese export six-panel lacquered screen featuring nine white cranes over a gilt gold leaf
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 72 in W 72 in D 3 in
Vintage Chinese 4 Panel Silk Screen Herons Hunting Water Lily Pond Cranes Byobu
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid 20th century Chinese four panel Byobu screen. Made of silk featuring hand painted detail of
Silk, Hardwood, Paint
Four-Panel Coromandel Vintage Floor Screen with Flying Cranes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese Export four-panel Coromandel lacquer folding screen featuring an idyllic pond
Wood
Japanese Style Four Panel Screen Manchurian Cranes in Pine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
ancient pine/longevity cranes signed on left side with an artist seal Ying Jun. The screen depicts two
Brass
Japanese Style Four Panel Screen Cranes and Pine Trees
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Japanese style Showa period four panel folding byobu screen featuring four cranes near
Brass
Japanese Style Four Panel Screen Flock of Cranes in Pine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
to its radiant patina. The painting is titled "Flock of Cranes" on the left side in Chinese with a
Brass, Gold Leaf
Reserved Order: Cranes Hand Painted Wallpaper on Antiqued Gold Metallic
Located in Wuxi, 32
size and painting colors. Dear customer, please note: For safe delivery, all the panels roll in a
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 100 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
Cranes Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on Antiqued Gold Metallic Panel
Located in Wuxi, 32
size and painting colors. Dear customer, please note: For safe delivery, all the panels roll
Gold Leaf
Four-Panel Multi-Color Bonnet Top Screen with Flock of Red Crowned Cranes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A four-panel double bonnet top multi-colored lacquered screen with flock or red crowned cranes
Wood
Coromandel Screen of Six Parts with Handsome Cranes
Located in Hudson, NY
A Beautiful Screen. Hand Painted with Gilt Borders. Mostly Cranes are Depicted with a Variety of
Sold
H 65 in W 136 in D 0.75 in
Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu Cranes Painting, Watercolor, Goldleaf
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The painting of gathering of cranes of this six-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on
Gold Leaf
Contemporary Hand-Painted Japanese Screen of Standing Cranes
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The standing cranes painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of
Gold Leaf
Contemporary Hand-Painted Japanese Screen of Standing Cranes
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The standing cranes painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of
Gold Leaf
Contemporary Hand-Painted Japanese Screen of Gathering of Cranes
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The painting of gathering of cranes of this six-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on
Gold Leaf
Contemporary Hand-Painted Japanese Screen of Cranes by the River
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The cranes by the river painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 37 in W 80 in D 0.75 in
Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Flying Cranes on Goldleaf
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The flying cranes painting of this six-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of
Gold Leaf
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Cranes by the River
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The cranes by the river painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares
Gold Leaf
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Set of Two Gilt Japanese Paintings
Located in Westwood, NJ
A set of two Japanese paintings, each with a hand gilt background depicting a Japanese Magnolia painted sans traverse across the two panels. The originals Japanese, circa 1900. Dime...
Wood, Giltwood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Wild Geese Over Reeds
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Muromachi period inspired Japanese four panel byobu screen depicting wild geese in flight over reeds. The 19th century Meiji period painting bears an artist's signature Chisokuken. C...
Brass
Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Asian Wallpaper Panels
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of three mounted hand painted wallpaper panels in simple wood frames. Beautifully and elaborate painted scenes with birds, flowers, butterflies, cats, dogs, squirrels, fruit an...
Paper
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$19,430
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Egrets in Grass
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen depicting three egrets in the grass at a pond. The large screen features a dramatic gold leaf square background with nat...
Wood, Paper
Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning late 19th century Japanese Meiji period six panel byobu screen featuring a deep blue waterscape with pheasants and ducks. Made in the Kano school style with natural ink and ...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Chinoiserie Style Octagonal Accent Table
By Lillian August
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie octagonal accent table with fine form and color. Features a classic black lacquer and gilt design with scenes of Asian architecture and natural landscapes decorating an o...
Brass
Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually striking antique Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a bright red color ...
Brocade, Silk
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Blossoming Prunus Tree
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Serene Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen depicting a large spring blossoming prunus tree or plum tree. Beautifully painted with ink and natural color pigments on m...
Brass
Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in London, GB
This stunning Meiji period vase is a wonderful example of the quality of craftsmanship during the late 19th century Japanese Meiji period. The Meiji era was famed for being the perio...
Enamel
Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Legend of Minamoto
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of large Japanese 19th century Edo period six-panel folding byobu screens depicting the legend of Minamoto No Yorimasa (Japanese Samurai 1106-1180). The pair of pain...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Edo Six Panel Table Screen After Maruyama Okyo
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic diminutive Japanese Edo period table top screen depicting a lively water landscape with flora and fauna. The screen is beautifully painted on gold leaf with a pair of pheas...
Brass, Gold Leaf
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.
Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.
One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.