Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese screen gold leaf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Japanese screen gold leaf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
gold and
gold leaf. Find 298 options for an antique or vintage Japanese screen gold leaf now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese screen gold leaf — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese screen gold leaf made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made Japanese screen gold leaf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Japanese School,
Imao Keinen and
Kishi Ganryo are consistently popular.
Prices for a Japanese screen gold leaf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $288 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $10,326.
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.