Find a variety of japanese silk paintings fish available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal
abstract,
contemporary or
street art examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese silk paintings fish available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes
black,
beige,
brown,
blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by
Jerzy Kubina,
BOOGIErez and
Maki Kuchida are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in
paint,
acrylic paint and
fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
Japanese silk paintings fish can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $6,750, while the lowest priced sells for $288 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.
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.