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Korean 8 Panel Screen

Korean Asian Large 8-Panel Silk Embroidered Byobu Bird Butterfly Screen, 1900s
Korean Asian Large 8-Panel Silk Embroidered Byobu Bird Butterfly Screen, 1900s

Korean Asian Large 8-Panel Silk Embroidered Byobu Bird Butterfly Screen, 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous early to midcentury Korean embroidered eight-panel screen depicting scenic nature motifs

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

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Korean 8 Panel Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Korean 8 panel screen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Korean 8 panel screen — often made from wood, fabric and paper — can elevate any home. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage Korean 8 panel screen you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Korean 8 panel screen — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Korean 8 panel screen, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Korean 8 panel screen that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arijian produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Korean 8 Panel Screen?

A Korean 8 panel screen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $525 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

Finding the Right Paintings-screens for You

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.