Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A six-panel painted folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen
Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper
$8,000
H 74 in W 182 in D 0.5 in
Large Korean Ten-Fold Floor Screen of Chinese Poem in Seal Script by Du Fu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and striking ten-fold Korean floor screen of ink calligraphy in ancient Chinese seal script
Brass
$2,495
H 36 in W 72 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Korean Chinese Signed 4-Panel Folding Byobu Cherry Blossom Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel hand painted Japanese Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a wildly and
Wood, Paint, Paper
Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean four-panel folding screen circa 1830s, from the late Joseon Dynasty. The painting depicts
Brocade, Wood, Paper
$19,500
H 69 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
Korean Asian Large Long Life Byobu Byeongpung Shipjangsaengdo Ten Panel Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
folding screen depicting the ten symbols of longevity—sun, mountain, water, rock, cloud, crane, deer
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Paper
$2,000 / set
H 16 in W 12.25 in D 0.1 in
Pair Japanese Woodblock Prints La Mariee and Le Marie by Paul Jacoulet
By Paul Jacoulet
Located in Atlanta, GA
slightly back as a "floating figure" against a more elaborate Korean folding screen in the background. He
Paper
Unavailable
H 42 in W 88 in D 1 in
Venerable Six Fold Korean Screen Exciting Mongol Tiger Hunt-early 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Korean early 1900s 6 Fold Screen- Ink and Color on Paper with Venerable exciting Mongol
Sold
H 6 in W 17.5 in L 6 in
Large Korean Folding Chaekgeori Books and Scholars' Possessions Floor Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and very well-preserved folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type
Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper
Sold
H 48.43 in W 45.67 in D 1.58 in
Handcrafted Mother of Pearl Phoenix Oriental Folding Screen by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
The folding screen, with a long history that stretches over 1,000 years from the Three Kingdoms of
Wood
19th Century Korean 12 Panel Silk Hand-Painted Folding Screen
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible 19th century Korean folding screen with 12 hand-painted silk panels of bright blue and
Silk, Wood
Antique Korean Four-Panel Folding Painted Screen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 19th century series of Korean paintings mounted later as a four-panel screen. The watercolor on
Fabric, Wood, Paper
Sold
H 36 in W 54 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Korean 4 Panel Landscape Guo Ziyi Banquet Folding Screen Divider
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid-20th Century vintage four panel folding screen / room divider / wall art featuring a printed
Silk, Hardwood, Paper
Twelve Panel Folding Screen, Birds in Flight, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A screen showing a broad landscape scene, dominated by birds migrating in a V-formation in the
Brass
19th Century Eight-Fold Screen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful, 19th century Korean, eight-fold screen, decorated in colors with birds, flowers and
Silk, Paint, Paper
Korean Embroidered Military Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean embroidered silk rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from late Joseon Dynasty circa the end of 19th century. The badge features a design of double leopards above the Li-sui wave...
Fabric, Silk, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Vintage Framed Japanese Watercolour on Silk Signed C.1960
Located in London, GB
Vintage Framed Japanese Watercolour on Silk Signed C.1960 Depicting cherry blossom, the national flower of Japan, and a seated sparrow, a symbol of loyalty, friendship and prosperity...
Silk, Paint
$26,000 / set
H 60.5 in W 131 in D 0.75 in
Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of 17th century Japanese Edo period Rinpa school screens made in the manner and style of Autumn Grasses by Tawaraya Sōtatsu (1570-1640). Beautifully decorated with wi...
Gold Leaf
$3,062Sale Price|47% Off
H 43 in W 46.6 in D 19.5 in
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean name bandaji (literally meaning "half closing") derives from the hinged door in the f...
Brass
Korean Buncheong Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Calligraphy Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully glazed and colored, hand-decorated Korean Buncheong vase. Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Very nice patina. We are listing it as 19th century but could be older. Would ...
Earthenware
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Prunus with Songbirds
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular late 20th century Japanese Showa period four panel byobu screen depicting blossoming spring prunus or plum trees with songbirds in flight. The screen features a dramatic ...
Brass
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Fruiting Pomegranate Tree
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite mid-20th century Showa period four panel folding byobu screen featuring a fruiting pomegranate tree over a dramatic cream toned background. Vivid ink and natural pigment co...
Silk, Wood, Paper
$2,995
H 36 in W 70.5 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Herons in the Winter Snow
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Showa Period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a group of Herons frolicking in the snow covered bare Winter branches of a la...
Silver Leaf
Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling Chinese export lacquered four-panel coromandel screen featuring a flora and fauna waterscape with stylized cranes. The carved lacquer panels are embellished with vivid color...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$1,470,883
H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
Copper, Gold
$1,895
H 37 in W 47 in D 0.62 in
Japanese Asian Two Panel Meiiji Edo Folding Byobu Screen Landscape with Birds
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous two-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a two wild birds frolicking along a riverbank/lakeside among a patch of blossoming flowers....
Wood, Paper
$2,900
H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...
Brass
$4,475Sale Price|20% Off
H 67.72 in Dm 38.19 in
Antique Japanese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent 20th century Japan Cranes
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A super nice Meiji period 19th c Japanese Chamber Screen. Also usuable as wall mounted screen. Stunning piece!
Bronze
$1,050
H 59.85 in W 59.85 in D 0.79 in
B35 Japanese Antiques Gold background flowers folding screen, 2-panel
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Paper & Silk-like fabric, wooden frame 1 piece: Width 760 x Height 1520 x Depth 20 mm Expanded size: Width 1520 mm Folded size: Width 760 x Height 1520 x Depth 40 mm, weigh...
Paper, Silk
$2,800
H 57 in W 38.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique Korean Elm Medicine Apothecary Cabinet Chest 88 Drawers Yakjang 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique elm Korean medicine apothecary chest/cabinet, or Yakjang, circa 1920. The cabinet is in two sections, the top is fitted with a piece of granite to place vessels and me...
Granite, Brass, Iron
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.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
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