Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Japanese panel art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
paper,
wood and
metal, every item from our selection of Japanese panel art was constructed with great care. Find 1490 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Japanese panel art now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of Japanese panel art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of Japanese panel art, those designed in
mid-century modern,
Art Deco and
modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of Japanese panel art that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Japanese Studio,
Mitani Toshuku and
Bunto Hayashi produced versions that are worth a look.
A piece of Japanese panel art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,195, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $5,807,050.
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.