$1,595
H 36 in W 72.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Cherry Blossom & Pine Tree Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Showa Period Japanese Byobu folding screen featuring luminous cherry blossoms
Silk, Paint
$3,495
H 60 in W 60 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Two Panel Meiji Edo Byobu Cherry Blossom Tree Folding Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, large two-panel antique Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape
Silver Leaf
$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
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a scene from the Classic Japanese
Gold Leaf
Japanese Six-Panel Showa Screen Cherry Trees at Yoshino
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Idyllic Japanese Showa period six-panel screen titled "Traveling through a grove of flowering
Wood, Paper
Sold
H 19.5 in W 52.5 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Antique Gold Birds, Cherry Tree, Mountains Hand-Painted Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine early small-scale Japanese antique hand-painted six panel folding screen byobu conceived in
Textile, Paper
S1295 One of a Pair: Japanese Screen Cherry Trees and Wisteria.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Japanese Screens, Cherry Trees and Wisteria. Artist signature: Taiheki. Brightly
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Cherry Tree and Flowers in the Moonlight
Located in Hudson, NY
Rimpa style painting of wild flowers growing under a blooming cherry tree on a hill leading down to
Gold
Sold
H 19.5 in W 52.5 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Antique Gold Mandarin Ducks, Cherry Tree, Mountains Hand-Painted Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine early small-scale Japanese antique hand-painted six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in
Textile, Wood, Paper
Sold
H 70.25 in W 73.75 in D 1 in
Japanese Two Panel Screen Spirited Horse and Grooms Under Cherry Tree
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on gold leaf. Kano School Painting. Brocade is beautiful gold embroidered, from 18th century fabric.
Paper
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H 67.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.25 in
Japan Antique Two Horses Hand-Painted Silk Scroll & Spring Sakura Cherry Tree
Located in South Burlington, VT
Sakura cherry tree, signed. With desirable old bone rollers. Period: Taisho period, (1912-1926
Silk
S1296 Japanese Screen Cherry Trees and Wisteria.
Located in Hudson, NY
Cherry Trees and Wisteria. Taisho Period (1912-1926). Artist signature: Taiheki
Japanese Four-Panel Screen Spring Cherry Blossom Tree
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful Japanese four-panel screen depicting a blossoming cherry or sakura tree in spring. Painted
Brass
Japanese Showa Six Panel Screen Flowering Cherry Tree
Located in Rio Vista, CA
flowering cherry tree with white blossoms. The screen is signed Shugetsu and sealed by Raku by artist with a
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Japanese Two-Panel Screen Blossoming Cherry Trees
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Edo period serene Japanese two panel landscape screen depicting blossoming Cherry or Sakura trees
Wood, Paper
Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen Sakura Cherry Blossom Tree
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Japanese four-panel Byobu screen featuring a large Sakura or cherry blossom tree on
Silk, Wood, Paint, Paper
Japanese Two-Panel Showa Screen Birds under Cherry Tree
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Serene Japanese two-panel Showa period screen depicting a pair of birds resting on a bamboo fence
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Antique Gold Birds and Cherry Trees Hand-Painted Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine small-scale Japanese antique hand-painted six panel folding screen byobu conceived in a
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Japanese Showa Period Six-Panel Gilt Screen with Blooming Cherry Tree
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Showa period six-panel gold leaf screen depicting a cherry tree in full bloom amidst
Textile, Wood, Paper
Sold
H 36 in W 71 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Cherry Blossom Tree Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a cherry blossom tree in full bloom
Wood, Paint, Paper
Sold
H 49.25 in W 97.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Six-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Cherry Blossom Tree Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous hand-painted six-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a blossoming cherry tree
Gold Leaf
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H 37.25 in W 80 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed 8-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Cherry Blossom Tree Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
back) Showa Period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature scene with a beautiful cherry
Gold Leaf
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H 37 in W 81 in D 1 in
Japanese Asian Signed Six-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Cherry Blossom Tree Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous six-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a cherry blossom tree in full bloom
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 36 in W 70.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Cherry Blossom Tree Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Showa Period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature scene with a
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 36 in W 71 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Cherry Blossom Tree Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous hand-painted four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a blossoming cherry tree
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 36 in W 66 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Period Cherry Blossom Tree Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful four-panel Showa period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting playful birds
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 60.5 in W 38 in D 2 in
Shoko Ohta Large Japanese Original Cherry Blossoms Tree Serene Nihonga Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
This is truly a breathtaking work by famed Japanese artist Shoko Ohta, who was born in Kobe, Japan
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 35.8 in W 94.5 in D 1 in
Japanese Paper Screen, Cherry Tree in Blossom on a Gold Ground, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Elegant Japanese six fold paper screen with polychrome cherry blossom. Detail of blossom buds and
Lacquer, Paper
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
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
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
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 Showa Four Panel Screen Autumn Flowers and Grasses
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen depicting blossoming autumn flowers and grasses. The screen features a dramatic silver gilt square background that lends a da...
Brass
$550
H 22.84 in W 68.12 in D 0.79 in
B79 Old Japanese Art a folding screen, Byobu 2panel, White Heron Dyed Fabric
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: fabric on wooden frame One piece: W870×H580mm×D15mm, Unfolded size: W1730mm Folded size: W870×H580×D30mm, 3kg Estimate packing size: (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 10cm ...
Fabric
$2,430
H 65.36 in W 63 in D 1.19 in
JapaneseAntiques Terasaki kogyo, Gold background, Bamboo and plum folding screen
Located in Niiza, JP
material: paper and cloth Unfolded size: 1600 x 1660 mm Can be folded in half: 800 x 1660 mm, 6 kg Estimated packing size: （Sandwich with 9mm plywood) 10 × 88 × 175cm 23kg A bold c...
Paper
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Prunus with Songbirds
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular late 20th century Japanese Showa period four panel byobu screen depicting blossoming spring prunus or plum trees with songbirds in flight. The screen features a dramatic ...
Brass
$2,000
H 53.94 in W 104.34 in D 0.79 in
B41 Japanese Antiques 6panels, Silver Paper, folding Screen, brown-rimmed
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Paper, wooden frame 1 piece: Width 435 x Height 1370 x Depth 18 mm Expanded size: Width 2650 mm Folded size: Width 455 x Height 1370 x Depth 100 mm, weight 9 kg Packaging (...
Paper
$1,100
H 67.72 in W 66.93 in D 0.79 in
B50 Old Japanese Antiques a folding screen, Byobu 2panel, Peacock
Located in Niiza, JP
Unfolded size: 1700 x 1720 x 18 mm Foldable: 855 x 1720 x 36 mm, 6kg Estimated size after packaging (sandwiched between 9 mm plywood): 8 cm x 92 cm x 180 cm Weight 25KG This paint...
Wood, Paper
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 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
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Spring Flowers on Gilt
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming mid-20th century Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen featuring blossoming spring flowers over a bold gilt background. The painting depicts iris, camella, w...
Brass
$32,000 / set
H 68 in W 69 in D 0.75 in
1895 Meiji Japanese Screen Pair. Cherry Blossoms & Autumn Maples on Silver Leaf
Located in Kyoto, JP
Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Maples Isobe Hyakurin (1836–1906) Dated Meiji 28, April: 1895 Pair of two-panel Japanese screens; ink and pigments on silver leaf This refined pair of scr...
Silver Leaf
Vintage Gold Leaf Lacquer Asian-Inspired Four-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Black and Gold Leaf Lacquer Asian-Inspired Four-Panel Folding Screen. An Asian-Inspired Four-Panel Screen depicting colorful foliage, floral and grasses on a stunning gold le...
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.
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.
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