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Origami Crane

Bold Violet with "Floral & Origami Cranes" Silk Kimono
Bold Violet with "Floral & Origami Cranes" Silk Kimono

Bold Violet with "Floral & Origami Cranes" Silk Kimono

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully detailed bold violet silk accented with "Floral & Origami Cranes" kimono is finished with metallic gold accenting the floral and cranes.

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1970s Japanese Loungewear

Mid-Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase by Sato with Origami Crane Motif
Mid-Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase by Sato with Origami Crane Motif

Mid-Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase by Sato with Origami Crane Motif

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Encircling the body is a continuous procession of stylized origami cranes, rendered in a lively palette of white, blue, red, pink, green, and black.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Crane, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Crane, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Crane, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Michael Begenyi

Located in Yardley, PA

Composition based upon the traditional origami crane. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: ...

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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Michael Begenyi Acrylic on Canvas Painting 36.25" x 36.25", Crane, 2008
Michael Begenyi Acrylic on Canvas Painting 36.25" x 36.25", Crane, 2008

Michael Begenyi Acrylic on Canvas Painting 36.25" x 36.25", Crane, 2008

Located in Atlanta, GA

Geometric abstract composition based on the traditional origami crane. Begenyi's work reflects his interests in the geometric representation of the natural world and explorations in ...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Japanese Maki Style Black Lacquer Effect Resin Two Trays  Gold Painted Cranes
Japanese Maki Style Black Lacquer Effect Resin Two Trays  Gold Painted Cranes

Japanese Maki Style Black Lacquer Effect Resin Two Trays Gold Painted Cranes

Located in Prato, Tuscany

In her honor, a statue was erected in Seattle’s Peace Park (USA), where visitors still leave garlands of origami cranes as a symbol of peace and hope. Sadako and her cranes have sinc...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Resin

Antique Japanese Old Indigo Dyed cotton textile/Hanging Cloth/Tapestry・Wabisabi
Antique Japanese Old Indigo Dyed cotton textile/Hanging Cloth/Tapestry・Wabisabi

Antique Japanese Old Indigo Dyed cotton textile/Hanging Cloth/Tapestry・Wabisabi

Located in 足利市, JP

The lower-right section is dyed in rich, earthy persimmon tannin (Kakishibu) and showcases an array of highly stylized, abstract geometric motifs representing flying Origami Cranes (...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Suzuribako or writting box circular shape in nashiji and gold lacquer
Suzuribako or writting box circular shape in nashiji and gold lacquer

Suzuribako or writting box circular shape in nashiji and gold lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

The legend of the thousand cranes (senbazuru) says that anyone who manages to fold a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by the deities.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Bamboo & Paper Wagasa Umbrella with Orizuru Print - Japan - Circa 1950's
Vintage Bamboo & Paper Wagasa Umbrella with Orizuru Print - Japan - Circa 1950's

Vintage Bamboo & Paper Wagasa Umbrella with Orizuru Print - Japan - Circa 1950's

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage bamboo and oiled paper Wagasa umbrella or parasol - large size - hand made - featuring an Orizuru (origami folded crane) print against a red circle - overall printed textile ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Recent Sales

ORIGAMI CRANES
ORIGAMI CRANES

Lyle LondonORIGAMI CRANES, 2022

Unavailable

H 77 in W 48 in D 24 in

ORIGAMI CRANES

By Lyle London

Located in Tempe, AZ

This sculpture of a pair of Dancing Cranes by Lyle London explores a unique translation of the Japanese art of folded paper into a metal sculpture. The piece is based on the Japane...

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2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Origami Crane Free as a Bird Chandelier Large
Origami Crane Free as a Bird Chandelier Large

Origami Crane Free as a Bird Chandelier Large

Unavailable

H 35.44 in Dm 35.44 in

Origami Crane Free as a Bird Chandelier Large

By Eva Menz

Located in London, GB

Embracing a 2000 year old oriental paper-folding tradition, ‘Free as a Bird’ is a unique chandelier sculpture made up of several hundred handmade origami cranes. Each bird is indiv...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Origami Crane Free as a Bird Chandelier Small
Origami Crane Free as a Bird Chandelier Small

Origami Crane Free as a Bird Chandelier Small

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H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in

Origami Crane Free as a Bird Chandelier Small

By Eva Menz

Located in London, GB

Embracing a 2000 year old Oriental paper-folding tradition, ‘Free as a Bird’ is a unique chandelier sculpture made up of several hundred handmade origami cranes. Each bird is indiv...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Approach, Original, Tumbling blocks subdued monochrome, Origami cranes Signed
Approach, Original, Tumbling blocks subdued monochrome, Origami cranes Signed

Approach, Original, Tumbling blocks subdued monochrome, Origami cranes Signed

By Rupert Gatfield

Located in London, GB

Gatfield sets out to at once seduce and confound the expectations of his viewer. A quick glance at his paintings may offer a nostalgic colour combination here or the sculptural curve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Other Medium

Japanese Kimono Art / Kimono Wall Art, Crimson Crane
Japanese Kimono Art / Kimono Wall Art, Crimson Crane

Japanese Kimono Art / Kimono Wall Art, Crimson Crane

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 16.34 in D 0.6 in

Japanese Kimono Art / Kimono Wall Art, Crimson Crane

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

The crane on this kimono obi are especially popular with ORIGAMI.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk

Silent Moment

Lau Wai Leng Silent Moment, 2024

Unavailable

H 39.77 in W 32.68 in D 1.34 in

Silent Moment

Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY

Some of these fruits and vegetables wear straw hats and are accompanied by rubber ducks or paper origami cranes. They represent fond memories and a source of energy that motivates La...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Hide and Seek

Lau Wai Leng Hide and Seek, 2024

Unavailable

H 43.71 in W 43.71 in D 1.34 in

Hide and Seek

Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY

Some of these fruits and vegetables wear straw hats and are accompanied by rubber ducks or paper origami cranes. They represent fond memories and a source of energy that motivates La...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Treasure Hunt - Minion's adventure in watermelon
Treasure Hunt - Minion's adventure in watermelon

Treasure Hunt - Minion's adventure in watermelon

Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY

Some of these fruits and vegetables wear straw hats and are accompanied by rubber ducks or paper origami cranes. They represent fond memories and a source of energy that motivates La...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Through A Bitter Journey
Through A Bitter Journey

Lau Wai LengThrough A Bitter Journey, 2022

Unavailable

H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in

Through A Bitter Journey

Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY

Some fruits and vegetables wear straw hats, and rubber ducks or paper origami cranes are drawn together in the painting.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stringarms

Richard GallowayStringarms, 2008

Unavailable

H 71.66 in W 59.85 in

Stringarms

By Richard Galloway

Located in Plumpton, GB

Some guys work others don’t, the lazy are preoccupied with their origami crane sculptures. All fingers are crossed in hope rather than any confidence.

Category

2010s Figurative Prints

Materials

Linocut

An Order of Bling Diamond and Pearl Ring, 18 Karat White Gold
An Order of Bling Diamond and Pearl Ring, 18 Karat White Gold

An Order of Bling Diamond and Pearl Ring, 18 Karat White Gold

By An Order of Bling

Located in Singapore, SG

This ring from our signature Origami crane design are for the art loving lady with large doses of daring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kimono Tapestry "The Crane's Departure", Japanese Art, Japanese Hanging Scroll
Kimono Tapestry "The Crane's Departure", Japanese Art, Japanese Hanging Scroll

Kimono Tapestry "The Crane's Departure", Japanese Art, Japanese Hanging Scroll

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

In Japan, there is a tradition of sending origami cranes to those who are suffering from injuries or illness as a gesture of hope and healing.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

"The Crane's Departure" / Kimono Art, Textile Wall Art, Japanese Art
"The Crane's Departure" / Kimono Art, Textile Wall Art, Japanese Art

"The Crane's Departure" / Kimono Art, Textile Wall Art, Japanese Art

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

In Japan, there is a tradition of sending origami cranes to those who are suffering from injuries or illness as a gesture of hope and healing.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Tapestry, Silk, Thread, Yarn, Acrylic

"The Grateful Crane" / Kimono Art, Textile Wall Art, Japanese Art
"The Grateful Crane" / Kimono Art, Textile Wall Art, Japanese Art

"The Grateful Crane" / Kimono Art, Textile Wall Art, Japanese Art

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

In Japan, there is a custom of folding origami cranes for loved ones. For example, "Senbazuru", in which a thousand cranes are folded to make a wish for recovery from illness, victor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Tapestry, Silk, Thread, Yarn, Acrylic

"The Crane's Departure" by Kimono-Couture, Kimono Art, Textile Art, Japanese Art
"The Crane's Departure" by Kimono-Couture, Kimono Art, Textile Art, Japanese Art

"The Crane's Departure" by Kimono-Couture, Kimono Art, Textile Art, Japanese Art

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

In Japan, there is a tradition of sending origami cranes to those who are suffering from injuries or illness as a gesture of hope and healing.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Tapestry, Silk, Thread, Yarn, Acrylic

Framed Kimono Art, "The Crane's Departure" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Wall Art
Framed Kimono Art, "The Crane's Departure" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Wall Art

Framed Kimono Art, "The Crane's Departure" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Wall Art

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

In Japan, there is a tradition of sending origami cranes to those who are suffering from injuries or illness as a gesture of hope and healing.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Silk, Thread, Yarn, Acrylic

Framed Kimono Art "The Grateful Crane" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Wall Art
Framed Kimono Art "The Grateful Crane" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Wall Art

Framed Kimono Art "The Grateful Crane" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Wall Art

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

In Japan, there is a custom of folding origami cranes for loved ones. For example, "Senbazuru", in which a thousand cranes are folded to make a wish for recovery from illness, victor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Silk, Thread, Yarn, Acrylic

THOM BROWNE white grey origami crane jacquard flared skirt IT38 XS
THOM BROWNE white grey origami crane jacquard flared skirt IT38 XS

THOM BROWNE white grey origami crane jacquard flared skirt IT38 XS

By Thom Browne

Located in Hong Kong, NT

THOM BROWNE white grey origami crane jacquard flared skirt IT38 XS Reference: LNKO/A01966 Brand: Thom Browne Material: Silk Color: Grey Pattern: Abstract Closure: Zip Extra De...

Category

2010s A-Line Skirts

“Knowledge Root”, with Rainbow Colors Origami Cranes, Symbolism Oil Painting
“Knowledge Root”, with Rainbow Colors Origami Cranes, Symbolism Oil Painting

“Knowledge Root”, with Rainbow Colors Origami Cranes, Symbolism Oil Painting

By Andrée Bars

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The other is that if we summarize the 7 colors of the rainbow, we get the white color - the light. Small origami cranes, messengers, in the same colors order as they are on the rainb...

Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Signed Gold Gilt  "Origami" Crane Censer
Japanese Signed Gold Gilt  "Origami" Crane Censer

Japanese Signed Gold Gilt "Origami" Crane Censer

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is an attractive solid and finely cast gold gilt effigy of a crane censer in origami form, two pieces, signed underside.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Iron

Peace Pattern #10

Kevin BoxPeace Pattern #10

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H 23 in W 23 in D 2 in

Peace Pattern #10

By Kevin Box

Located in Napa, CA

This is the traditional origami crane unfolded. The title refers to the crease pattern found within every origami design but implies that peace has a pattern as well.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Messenger (Small) 13/50

Kevin BoxMessenger (Small) 13/50

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H 77 in W 11 in D 9 in

Messenger (Small) 13/50

By Kevin Box

Located in Napa, CA

Painted stainless steel and patinated bronze, Edition of 50 An origami crane perches at the top of a long ladder.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Messenger (Small on Stone Base) 11/50

Messenger (Small on Stone Base) 11/50

By Kevin Box

Located in Napa, CA

Painted stainless steel & patinated bronze on stone base - edition of 50. An origami crane perches at the top of a long ladder.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Pair of Japanese Trays in Black Resin Lacquer Effect with Gold Painted Cranes
Pair of Japanese Trays in Black Resin Lacquer Effect with Gold Painted Cranes

Pair of Japanese Trays in Black Resin Lacquer Effect with Gold Painted Cranes

Located in Prato, Tuscany

A crane is considered a symbol that brings happiness, so the legend has spread that if you want to make a wish come true, you have to make a thousand origami cranes.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

Conversation Peace (Unique) #5

Conversation Peace (Unique) #5

By Kevin Box

Located in Napa, CA

A towering rock paper scissors with an origami crane balancing on the tip of the scissor-blade.

Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Sway With Me (Mini)
Sway With Me (Mini)

Kevin BoxSway With Me (Mini)

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H 11 in W 8 in D 6 in

Sway With Me (Mini)

By Kevin Box

Located in Napa, CA

Kevin Box in collaboration with Jennifer Box A pair of origami cranes perch under a floating bough of budding tree branches.

Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Sway With Me (Mini)
Sway With Me (Mini)

Kevin BoxSway With Me (Mini)

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H 11 in W 8 in D 6 in

Sway With Me (Mini)

By Kevin Box

Located in Napa, CA

Kevin Box in collaboration with Jennifer Box A pair of origami cranes perch under a floating bough of budding tree branches.

Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

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Origami Crane For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the origami crane you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many minimalist, contemporary and abstract versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for a origami crane from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right origami crane for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, black, gold and green. Creating a origami crane has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Hacer, Kevin Box, Candice Eisenfeld, Michael Begenyi and Galin R are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in metal, powder coating and steel, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Origami Crane?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a origami crane in our inventory may begin at $390 and can go as high as $100,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,465.