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Japanese Painting Irises

Japanese Iris Still Life
Japanese Iris Still Life

Les AndersonJapanese Iris Still Life, circa 1980

$300Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 23 in D 0.03 in

Japanese Iris Still Life

By Les Anderson

Located in Soquel, CA

Vibrant Japanese Irises Still Life by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the

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1980s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises on Gold
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises on Gold

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises on Gold

$14,000

H 67.75 in W 74 in D 1 in

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises on Gold

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises on Gold Showa period (1926 - 1989) painting, beautifully mounted

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Iris - Botanical Study
Japanese Iris - Botanical Study

Deborah EddyJapanese Iris - Botanical Study, 1985

$399

H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Iris - Botanical Study

By Deborah Eddy

Located in Soquel, CA

Delicate watercolor, pen and ink floral study of Japanese irises, with brilliant attention to

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1980s American Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

1930's Japanese Iris Bonsai Still Life
1930's Japanese Iris Bonsai Still Life

1930's Japanese Iris Bonsai Still Life

By Cor de Gavere

Located in Soquel, CA

A beautiful watercolor still life of Japanese Iris bonsai by longtime Santa Cruz, CA resident

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1930s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Iris By Rivers Edge
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Iris By Rivers Edge

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Iris By Rivers Edge

$33,000

H 24.75 in W 57.5 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Iris By Rivers Edge

Located in Hudson, NY

Mineral pigments and gold leaf on mulberry paper with black lacquer trim.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, & Turtles
Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, & Turtles

Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, & Turtles

$7,600Sale Price|58% Off

H 69 in W 113 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, & Turtles

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen, Mint Condition Japan, a superb four-panel silk screen

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Iris Still Life - Watercolor and Ink on Paper
Japanese Iris Still Life - Watercolor and Ink on Paper

Japanese Iris Still Life - Watercolor and Ink on Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

Japanese Iris Still Life - Watercolor and Ink on Paper Original watercolor and ink painting

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20th Century Pointillist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises Along a Raised Garden Walkway
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises Along a Raised Garden Walkway

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises Along a Raised Garden Walkway

Located in Hudson, NY

. Signature and seal read: Katsutoshi. On back it is titled: Irises (Kakitsubata) with a poem. With

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Asian Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landcape Bridge with Iris Flowers
Japanese Asian Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landcape Bridge with Iris Flowers

Japanese Asian Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landcape Bridge with Iris Flowers

Located in Studio City, CA

by the famed Japanese artist Ogata Korin (Irises at Yatsuhashi (Eight Bridges) of the Rinpa school

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Japanese Iris-Six Varieties

Japanese Iris-Six Varieties

By John Ferguson Weir

Located in New York, NY

This painting was most likely exhibited in 1910 and in 1915 under the title Japanese Iris. Weir

Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Irises
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Irises

Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Irises

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H 48 in W 42 in D 0.88 in

Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Irises

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The irises painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of silver

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Japanese Screen: Painting of Iris on gold.
Japanese Screen: Painting of Iris on gold.

Japanese Screen: Painting of Iris on gold.

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Screen: Iris on gold. c.1900

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings

JAPANESE IRIS
JAPANESE IRIS

JAPANESE IRIS

By Lowell Nesbitt

Located in Aventura, FL

paintings of irises, lilies, tulips, orchids, and roses, isolated the flower from space, pressing them

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1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Set of Twelve Framed Japanese Watercolour Paintings of Irises
A Set of Twelve Framed Japanese Watercolour Paintings of Irises

A Set of Twelve Framed Japanese Watercolour Paintings of Irises

Located in Downingtown, PA

the Irises:- #1 Gekka-no-nami #2 Shishi-odari #3 Kumomano-sora #4

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Blooming Iris Japan Hand Painted Silk Scroll
Blooming Iris Japan Hand Painted Silk Scroll

Blooming Iris Japan Hand Painted Silk Scroll

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a brilliant splash of spring awaits you with this attractive composition of a bouquet of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Turn of the Century Japanese Irises Still Life
Turn of the Century Japanese Irises Still Life

Turn of the Century Japanese Irises Still Life

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful turn of the century still life painting of purple, white and yellow Japanese irises by J

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Early 1900s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Japanese "Iris Bouquet" Silk Scroll, Hand Painted, Fine Condition
Japanese "Iris Bouquet" Silk Scroll, Hand Painted, Fine Condition

Japanese "Iris Bouquet" Silk Scroll, Hand Painted, Fine Condition

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a brilliant hand painting on silk of a colorful "Iris Bouquet". A refreshing design concept

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Four Panel Screen, Water Landscape with Iris and Ducks
Japanese Four Panel Screen, Water Landscape with Iris and Ducks

Japanese Four Panel Screen, Water Landscape with Iris and Ducks

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Four Panel Screen, Water Landscape with Iris and Ducks on Silk. Taisho Period. Signed

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Japanese Fine Small Antique Blue and Gold "Birds & Iris" Hand Painted Screen
Japanese Fine Small Antique Blue and Gold "Birds & Iris" Hand Painted Screen

Japanese Fine Small Antique Blue and Gold "Birds & Iris" Hand Painted Screen

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine early small scale Japanese antique hand painted six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

19th Century Edo Painted with Iris Japanese Signed Byobu Screen
19th Century Edo Painted with Iris Japanese Signed Byobu Screen

19th Century Edo Painted with Iris Japanese Signed Byobu Screen

Located in Valladolid, ES

Stunning Edo japanese Byobu floral painted screen, with bronze fitting . Signed. Represents an

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Antique 1890s American Edo Paintings and Screens

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Bronze

A two-panel screen depicting blooming irises and a sparrow
A two-panel screen depicting blooming irises and a sparrow

A two-panel screen depicting blooming irises and a sparrow

Located in Milano, IT

irises in bloom and a sparrow flying among the clouds. Period: Meiji late 19th century Dimensions: 101.5

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Blooming Iris Japan Hand Painted Silk Scroll
Blooming Iris Japan Hand Painted Silk Scroll

Blooming Iris Japan Hand Painted Silk Scroll

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a brilliant splash of spring awaits you with this attractive composition of a bouquet of

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Iris Water Landscape
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Iris Water Landscape

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Iris Water Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Colorful Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen depicting blue and white iris with wild

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Four-Panel Screen Wisteria Iris Spring Landscape
Japanese Four-Panel Screen Wisteria Iris Spring Landscape

Japanese Four-Panel Screen Wisteria Iris Spring Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Delightful Japanese Showa period four-panel screen depicting a spring landscape with a trellis

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen Irises on Gilt
Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen Irises on Gilt

Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen Irises on Gilt

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H 35.5 in W 72.5 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen Irises on Gilt

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Colorful Japanese four-panel byobu screen of painted irises over shiny gilt squares. Vivid blue

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Four Panel Screen Irises on Silver Leaf
Japanese Four Panel Screen Irises on Silver Leaf

Japanese Four Panel Screen Irises on Silver Leaf

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic Japanese four panel Byobu screen featuring hand painted irises on squares of metallic

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen of Irises on Gilt
Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen of Irises on Gilt

Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen of Irises on Gilt

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Colorful Japanese four-panel byobu screen featuring watercolor painted irises on gilt background

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen of Iris Pond
Japanese Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen of Iris Pond

Japanese Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen of Iris Pond

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Colorful Japanese silk four-panel folding byobu screen featuring Iris in a pond. Painted on a silk

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Iris Screens on Gilt After Ogata Korin
Pair of Japanese Iris Screens on Gilt After Ogata Korin

Pair of Japanese Iris Screens on Gilt After Ogata Korin

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic pair of Japanese two-panel screens depicting Kakitsubata or flowering Irises on a gilt

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Iris Flowers Lanscape
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Iris Flowers Lanscape

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Iris Flowers Lanscape

Located in Studio City, CA

blossoming iris flowers - perhaps an homage to the famed Irises screens by the famed Japanese artist Ogata

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu Iris Painting, Watercolor, Goldleaf
Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu Iris Painting, Watercolor, Goldleaf

Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu Iris Painting, Watercolor, Goldleaf

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The scattered iris painting of this 4-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

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Japanese Painting Irises For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese painting irises available for sale. Each of these unique Japanese painting irises was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and silk. There are all kinds of Japanese painting irises available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern Japanese painting irises are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Japanese painting irises over the years, but those made by Les Anderson, Deborah Eddy and Cor de Gavere are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Japanese Painting Irises?

Prices for Japanese painting irises start at $295 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $1,695.
Questions About Japanese Painting Irises
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese painting is called “nihonga”. This style of painting is characterized by a reduced color palette, a lack of shadows and simple expression. Works in this style are often created with mineral-based paints on scrolls and screens and depict landscapers, women and scenes from Japanese history and culture. You’ll find a wide range of nihonga art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Japanese paintings have many names, based on their style. Works produced after 1900 are known as Nihonga and combine traditional techniques with modern themes. Sumi-e are traditional Japanese ink paintings, while Ukiyo-e are figure and landscape paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.