Japanese Painting, 17th Century, Tale of Genji, Tosa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Illustration to an unidentified chapter of the Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) Tosa School
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
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Japanese Painting, 17th Century, Tale of Genji, Tosa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Illustration to an unidentified chapter of the Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) Tosa School
Gold Leaf
$600
H 21.25 in W 23.75 in D 1 in
19th Century Painting of Aristocratic Japanese figures from "The Tale of Genji"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A painted scene of aristocratic Japanese figures from "The Tale of Genji", 19th century. From an
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Japanese Two-Panel Kanō Screen -Tale of Genji & Cherry Blossoms
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Kanō school, depicting a scene from the Tale of Genji , with various
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19th century Painted Scene from "The Tale of Genji" Viewing Spring
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Viewing Spring, a painted scene from "The Tale of Genji", 19th century, Japan. From an 11th century
Paint
$6,400
H 36 in W 66 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Genji Screen Lady Murasaki
Located in Studio City, CA
Lady Murasaki, the Japanese novelist, (and famed author of the classic "Tale of Genji") poet and lady
Gold Leaf
Japanese Four Panel Screen: A Scene from the Tails of Genji
Located in Hudson, NY
Lady Aoi and attendant within the palace walls with beautifully painted sudari and fabric with wonderful detail in unusual pastel colors. Mineral pigments on paper with dark brown l...
Lacquer, Paper
$1,595
H 36 in W 72.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Screen Tale of Genji & Cherry Tree
Located in Studio City, CA
narrative "Tale of Genji" featuring various characters in a cherry blossom tree village setting. The dark
Gold Leaf
$10,822
H 47.68 in W 128.98 in D 0.67 in
Mid-size 6-panel byôbu 屏風 with a scene from The Tale of Genji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
from chapter 7 of The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari), titled Momiji no Ga (The Autumn Excursion
Metal, Gold Leaf
Painting of a Tale of Genji Scene, Tosa School
By Tosa School
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Japanese 17th century school "Tale of Genji Scene" painting on paper, mounted to board. Nicely
Paint, Paper
19th Century Japanese "Tales of Genji" Framed Painting
Located in New York, NY
A very pretty small Japanese painting showing an interior scene from the Tales of Genji. -19th
18th Century Pair of Japanese Screens, "Genji Tale"
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of six leaves screens representing the 11th century Japanese Novel the 'Genji Tale
Bronze
Edo Period Heike and Genji Tale Japanese Screen
Located in Paris, FR
Eight paintings on paper illustrating some excerpts from "The Chronicle of the Heike" historical
Bronze
Screen with Scenes from the Tale of Genji
Located in New York, NY
Six-panel folding screen with detailed painting in ink and mineral colors on paper with gold leaf
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Large Painting of a Japanese Scene After the Tale of Genji
Located in Pasadena, CA
This painting is an illustration of the classic Japanese novel, "The Tale of Genji," written by
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Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Tale of Genji
Located in Rio Vista, CA
depicting all 54 chapters of the tale of Genji in vignettes. Each illustration has a cartouche label with
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Japanese Six-Panel Showa Screen Tales of Genji
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Enchanting Japanese six-panel Showa period screen from the court narrative tales of Genji. The
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Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Tale of Genji Episodes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
episodes from the tale of Genji. The scenes include butterfly dancers and third princess with her cat
Brass, Gold Leaf
A six-panel folding screen inspired by the Tales of Genji
Located in Milano, IT
, depicting a formal scene inspired by the Tales of Genji. The composition depicts three aristocratic figures
Paper
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H 67.72 in W 145.28 in D 0.4 in
A six-panel folding screen depicting scenes from the Tales of Genji
Located in Milano, IT
scenes from the Tales of Genji. The landscape is dominated by a Matsu with sinuous branches, with figures
Paper
17th Century Japanese Tale of Genji Painting, Maboroshi, Tosa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
The Seer (Maboroshi), Illustration to Chapter 41 of the Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) Tosa
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17th Century Japanese Tale of Genji Painting, Ukifune, Tosa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
A boat upon the water (Ukifune), Illustration to Chapter 51 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari
Paper
17th Century Japanese Tale of Genji Painting, Takekawa, Tosa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Bamboo River (Takekawa), Illustration to Chapter 44 of the Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) Tosa
Paper
Japanese Showa Edo Tale of the Genji Landscape Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
literary story Tale of the Genji. The painting is done with intricate detail (in the costumes and flowing
Gold Leaf
Japanese Four-Panel Screen Tales of Genji Episode
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable Japanese four-panel byobu screen depicting chapter 17 episode from tales of Genji. The
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Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Tale of Genji
Located in Rio Vista, CA
of Genji". The illustration is from chapter 23 Hatsune scene 2. The screen is painted with natural
Brass
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Tale of Genji Signed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
scene from romantic narrative tale of Genji from the Heian period. Made in the Nihonga school style with
Metal, Brass
Japanese Four Panel Tales of Genji Picnic Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genji. The screen is painted in a Nihonga school style on squares of gold leaf. The characters dressed
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Meiji Eight-Panel Tale of Genji Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Japanese late Meiji, early Taisho period eight-panel screen. Chapter 24 Kocho butterflies episode. Nihonga school in the Tosa school manner with Kano school landscape elemen...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Four-Panel "Tales of Genji" Folding Byobu Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine Japanese four panel "Tales of Genji" folding byobu screen from the famous novel by the
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Weathered Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Tale of Genji
Located in Rio Vista, CA
featuring a scene from the Tale of Genji. (Chaper 3: Utsusemi) the screen is crafted in the Nihonga school
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Tale of Genji Ch. 6
Located in Rio Vista, CA
episode in the tales of Genji. The painting depicts characters from chapter 6 Suetsumuhana. Painted in the
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Showa Six Panel Screen Tales of Genji on Gilt
Located in Rio Vista, CA
reinterpretation of a scene from the tales or Genji Monogatari. The miniature style of the painting on a large
Silk, Wood, Paper
Pair of Japanese Showa Six Panel Screens Tales of Genji
Located in Rio Vista, CA
the first screen, and chapters 29 and 7 on the second screen from the narrative tales of Genji. Made
Brass, Gold Leaf
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H 36.25 in W 66.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Showa Period Four-Panel Screen 'Tales Of Genji' With Lady Murasaki
Located in Astoria, NY
the elegantly dressed Lady Murasaki Shikibu, the author of “Tales of Genji” the first novel written in
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H 15.75 in W 26 in D 0.5 in
Meiji Era Japanese Two Panel Hand Painted Wood Table Screen Tale of Genji
Located in Studio City, CA
A Meiji era Japanese two-panel wood screen, with illustrated images from The Tale of Genji that are
Gold Leaf
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H 36 in W 70 in D 1 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Screen Tales of the Genji
Located in Studio City, CA
narrative "Tales of the Genji". The dark, rich colors, gold leaf and beautiful hand painted detail of the
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H 48 in W 106 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Six-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Screen Tales of the Genji
Located in Studio City, CA
century literary work "Tales of the Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu. The dark, rich colors, gold leaf, and
Brass, Gold Leaf
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H 30 in W 59 in D 1 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Screen Tales of the Genji
Located in Studio City, CA
narrative "Tales of the Genji". The vibrant, rich colors, gold leaf, and beautiful hand-painted detail of
Brass, Gold Leaf
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H 36 in W 71 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Screen Tales of the Genji
Located in Studio City, CA
narrative "Tales of the Genji". The vibrant, rich colors, gold leaf, and beautiful hand-painted detail of
Gold Leaf
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H 35 in W 101 in D 1 in
Japanese Tosa School Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen "Tales of Genji", 1800 Edo
Located in Studio City, CA
of the famed Tosa School and based on the Classic Japanese 11th century literary work "Tales of Genji
Gold Leaf
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H 48 in W 108 in D 1 in
Japanese Tosa School Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen "Tales of Genji", 1770 Edo
Located in Studio City, CA
classic Japanese 11th century literary work "Tales of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu. The work dates to 1770
Brass, Gold Leaf
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H 36 in W 65.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Screen Tales of the Genji
Located in Studio City, CA
Japanese narrative "Tales of the Genji" featuring Lady Murasaki the Japanese novelist, poet and lady-in
Gold Leaf
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H 69.25 in W 50 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Two-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Screen Tales of the Genji
Located in Studio City, CA
11th-century literary work "Tales of the Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu. The dark, rich colors, gold leaf
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Antique Japanese Painting Tale of Genji, Ric.J011
Located in Norton, MA
Anonymous (late 18th - 19th century) Painting Depicting a Scene from the Tale of Genji, Japan
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The Tales of Genji
Located in New York, NY
Six-panel folding screen with scenes from the Tales of Genji
Gold
Scenes from the Tales of Genji
Located in New York, NY
Tales of Genji. The finely detailed figures interspersed throughout the composition illustrate scenes
Silver, Gold
Utagawa Kunisada Attributed Shunga Life of Prince Genji, Early 19th Century
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Vienna, Vienna
prints. 10 plots show the true life of Prince Genji. Both covers rubbed. Woodcuts in very good
$3,500
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 Hollywood Regency black and gold four-panel screen is a vintage treasure that captures the ...
Wood
Antique Japanese Kachoga Kano School 2-Panel Screen, Edo Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese 2-panel Screen of Birds & Flowers in a Landscape Setting, Kano School, Edo Period. This Kachoga subject of birds and flowers contains a brilliant mix of a variet...
Gold Leaf
$3,595
H 69.5 in W 60 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Two Panel Meiji Edo Folding Byobu Landscape House Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, large two-panel antique Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a lone house, perhaps a tea house, hidden in the trees and foliage with dist...
Gold Leaf
Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Anonymous Late 17th century Puppy & Kittens A six-panel Japanese screen. Ink, color, gofun, gold-leaf and gold-fleck on paper. A medium sized late 17th century Japanese screen fe...
Gold Leaf
$600
H 85.83 in W 22.45 in D 1.19 in
K10 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Cherry blossom painting, silk
Located in Niiza, JP
Cherry blossom painting Silk Scroll tip: wood Image size: 410 (W) x 1200 (H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 570 (W) x 2180 (H) [mm] Box size: 80 x 75 x 700 mm 970g Comes with a box, although...
Silk
Textured Hand woven wall tapestry, Belgium 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Impressive textured wall tapestry, Belgium 1970s. The tapestry is handwoven from different natural fibers and is exposing an interesting horizontal play of textures and patterns. All...
Natural Fiber, Wool
$4,800
H 68 in W 18 in D 1 in
19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting by Igarashi Chikusa, Poppies & Butterflies
Located in Kyoto, JP
Poppies & Butterflies Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Igarashi Chikusa (1774-1844) Signature: Chikusa Ran Zen Upper Seal: Ran Shuzen Lower Seal: Kyoho Dimensions: S...
Silk
20th Century Chinese Export Six Panel Gold Leaf Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late Qing, early republic period style Chinese export six-panel coromandel screen featuring a pavillion with figures engaged in leisurely activities on a dramatic gilt gold leaf back...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
$30,000 / set
H 68.9 in W 138.59 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Japanese Screens: Ink paintings of peacocks on gold leaf by Imao Keinen
By Imao Keinen
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A pair of screens by Imao Keinen featuring peacocks painted in ink on gold leaf. Lacquered wood frame, brocade border, incised copper hardware. Dimensions: H 175cm x W 352cm Biogr...
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Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Chrysanthemum and Bush Clover painting on gold leaf six-panel folding screen, painted with clusters of leafy green chrysanthemum plants with white blossoms having moriage relief p...
Gold Leaf
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat height of 13.5 and arm height of 21 inches Great...
Upholstery, Wood
Early Edo Period Chinese-Inspired Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This remarkable screen from the early Edo period, circa the 17th century, showcases the influence of early Chinese art forms with its intricate ink work on a gold leafed surface. The...
Gold Leaf
$12,000
H 47.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.75 in
Korean Chaekgeori painting. 19th Century Joseon. Books & Scholars’ Accouterments
Located in Kyoto, JP
Books and Scholars’ Accouterments; Chaekgeori Second half of the 19th century Korean framed panel. Ink and color on paper. This Korean Chaekgeori painting depicts two open shelve...
Paper
Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Chinese Children at Play
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing 19th century Japanese Edo period six panel folding byobu screen depicting Chinese children at play. The screen alludes to the 100 children theme. The paintings are set in a l...
Gold Leaf
$38,000
H 65 in W 145 in D 0.75 in
17th Century Japanese Screen. Ink Plum Tree & Birds by Kano Naonobu.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Kano Naonobu (1607-1650) Plum Tree and Birds Six-fold Japanese Screen. Ink and slight color on paper. In this evocative ink work spread over a six-panel folding screen, we see the c...
Wood, Paper
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.
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