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Painting on Silk, Art Nouveau
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very decorative painting depicting two swans. Painting on silk.
Category

20th Century European Paintings

Materials

Silk

Painting on Silk, Art Nouveau
Painting on Silk, Art Nouveau
No Reserve
H 48.04 in W 35.44 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Indian Pishwaa Painting on Silk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Original oil painting on silk. A chic storied Indian Pishwaa in deep rich
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Paintings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Indian Pishwaa Painting on Silk
Vintage Indian Pishwaa Painting on Silk
H 36.24 in W 48.25 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Boho Indian Pishwaa Painting on Silk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho painting on silk. A chic storied Indian Pishwaa composition in brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Paintings

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Chrysanthemum Chinese Painting on Silk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Chinese painting on silk. For the export market. Dark blue vase on stand filled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Dancer Figurative Painting On Silk 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4084 A vintage Japanese male dancer Painting on silk set in a red mat and displayed in a gilt
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Seven Chinese Miniature Figural Paintings on Silk, Framed, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Chinese Miniature Figural Paintings on Silk, Framed, 20thC Measures- Boars: 8''H x 6''W x 1
Category

20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paint

Large Hindu Mural Sized Pichhwal Painting on Silk Cloth C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large Mural sized hindu painting on silk cloth. Measures: 44.5 x 76 x 1.5. Framed in a Gilt wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo Raj Paintings

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Art Deco Avi Painting on Silk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage painting on silk signed by Avi. Features women having tea time.  
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Prints

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

1970s Hand-Painted Bird Painting on Silk with Brass Plated Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s hand-painted bird painting on silk with brass plated frame.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Brass

Six Miniature Chinese Figural Paintings on Silk, Framed, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six Miniature Chinese Figural Paintings on Silk, Framed, 20thC Measures- Single: 7.25''H x 5.75''W
Category

20th Century Asian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 19th century painting on silk depicting a Ming Dynasty Chinese emperor. Beautifully
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Paintings

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

1963 Sitting Buddha Painting on Silk Burlap Frame Fukazen & Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Midcentury painting on silk of a Sitting Buddha in turquoise, orange, pink and brown. Fukazen & Co
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Silk, Paint

4 Vintage Japanese Watercolor Paintings on Silk Geisha Seascape Landscape Boats
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of four vintage unframed Japanese paintings on silk including one of a female figure or geisha
Category

Late 20th Century Japonisme Paintings

Materials

Silk, Paint

Late 19th Century Chinese Painting on Silk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Chinese painting on silk. For the export market. A vase with a crane in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Late 19th Century Chinese Painting on Silk
Late 19th Century Chinese Painting on Silk
H 22.63 in W 16.88 in D 1 in
Four Antique Chinese Watercolor Paintings on Silk, Genre Scenes, Framed, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Antique Chinese Watercolor Paintings on Silk, Genre Scenes with Figures, Framed, c1920
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Traditional Chinese Painting on Silk, 2 Women. Unusual Carved and Gilt Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
Traditional Chinese Painting on Silk, depicting 2 Women. Unusual oversized shell motif to carved
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

1970s, Pair of Hand-Painted Flower Paintings on Silk with Brass Plated Frames
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Pair of hand-painted flower paintings on silk with brass plated frames
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Brass

Signed Antique Golden Framed Landscape Painting on Silk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese landscape painting on silk from the 19th century in new gilded frame, signed. Presenting
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Vintage Large Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-20th century Balinese painting on silk fabric, framed. Vintage large Balinese art painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk

1979 Cui Tang Chinese Pheasants Love Birds Painting on Silk Flowers Peonies
Located in Dayton, OH
1979 Cui Tang Chiense / Korean painting on silk showing brightly colored male and female pheasants
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paint

Japanese Landscape and Cranes Painting on Silk #One
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3874 Japanese gouache landscape with trees and cranes Set in brass finish metal frame
Category

1960s Animal Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Antique Chinese School Painting On Silk 19th Century
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Chinese school ink wash painting, 19th century, ink and color on silk, finely
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Large Vintage Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid 20th Century Balinese Painting on silk fabric, Framed. Vintage large Balinese art painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk

Mid-Century Balinese Painting on Silk with Bamboo and Woven Rattan Frame, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large Balinese Painting on Silk with an outstanding bamboo and woven rattan frame. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Silk, Glass, Paint

German Expressionist Landscape Painting on Silk, Unsigned, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
German Expressionist landscape painting on fine sheer silk (mounted to paper) - painted with
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Silk

Edna Hibel Mother and Child Original Oil Painting on Silk
By Edna Hibel
Located in San Francisco, CA
more in galleries. This beautiful piece is an oil on silk laid to board. It measures 12 1/2 inches high
Category

1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Framed Painting on Silk, Harbor at Night By: Chiga Saku
Located in Hudson, NY
Pigments on silk. Signature and seal read: Chiga saku (Acid free mounting with UV plexiglass
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

"Applause for the Acrobat, " Extraordinary Art Deco Painting on Silk, Paris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted on silk velvet fabric in the late 1920s by Rudolf Gowenius, a Swedish painter who settled
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Silk

"Satyr and Nymph, " Gorgeous Art Deco Ballet Scene, Painting on Silk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully painted in fresh, lovely colors on silk, this depiction of nymph and satyr, clothed in
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Silk

Framed Japanese Painting on Silk, Court Figures in a Garden Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully painted in detail. Soft, elegant style of painting. Acid free mounting with UV
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Framed Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Paintings on Silk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Antique pair of Qing dynasty ancestor portraits depicting a male and a female. Hand painted on silk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk
By Henry Pearson
Located in Surfside, FL
. Henry Pearson is perhaps best known for a mildly optical manner of painting, featuring a mutable
Category

1960s Op Art Mixed Media

Materials

Silk, Paper, Mixed Media

Korean Minhwa Jakhodo Tiger and Magpie Scroll Painting on Silk, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
; “ho” means tiger; and “do” means painting) Tiger and Magpie Scroll Painting. The piece is hand-painted
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Chinoiserie Gouache on Silk Painting
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Chinoiserie gouache painting on silk of a village and figures. Silver gilt frame.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Paintings

Materials

Silver Leaf

Chinoiserie Gouache on Silk Painting
Chinoiserie Gouache on Silk Painting
H 36.5 in W 65.5 in D 1.5 in
Birds on Branch Scene Silk Painting With Art Deco Frame
Located in Seattle, WA
painting on Silk. Dimensions. 13 W ; 1 D ; 18.5 H
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Silk, Wood

Bird Painting on Fabric
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice painting on silk. It represents a bird, more precisely a woodpecker, on a branch with pretty
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Bird Painting on Fabric
Bird Painting on Fabric
H 18.51 in W 7.09 in D 0.4 in
Bird Flying Through Flowers Scene Silk Painting With Art Deco Frame
Located in Seattle, WA
Hardware.Tag Reads Painting on Silk. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age. Dimensions. 13 W ; 1 D ; 18 1/2H
Category

Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Framed Painted Chinese Silk Screen Portraits - Made in China
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Framed vintage Chinese landscape/portrait paintings on silk paper. All three paintings are in great
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Silk, Paint

Large Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Framed Silk Painting
Located in London, GB
A large antique 19th century Japanese framed gouache painting on silk. Depicting a literatus
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Set of Five Antique Chinese Watercolors on Silk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing set of five Chinese watercolor paintings on silk depicting men occupied in their trades
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Japanese Landscape and Animals Gouache Painting # Two
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3875 Japanese gouache landscape painting on silk set in a brass metal frame See matching painting
Category

1960s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache

"The Seed" Japanese figurative painting pigments on silk discovery trueself girl
By Maki Kuchida
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
texture are achieved through a labor-intensive and time-consuming process as painting on silk for one
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Silk, Mixed Media, Pigment

"Dazzling Forest" Japanese landscape painting mineral pigments on silk nature
By Maki Kuchida
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
through a labor-intensive and time-consuming process as painting on silk for one color requires at least 8
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pigment, Silk

Original Silk Batik W. Jagger Peacock, 2017
By Winifred Jagger
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An original painting on silk by Winifred Jagger. Upon spending time in Burma, Jagger was inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Paintings

Materials

Silk

Original Silk Batik W. Jagger Peacock, 2017
Original Silk Batik W. Jagger Peacock, 2017
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H 45.08 in W 25.99 in D 1.97 in
Original Silk Batik W. Jagger Tiger, 2016
By Winifred Jagger
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An original painting on silk by artist Winifred Jagger. Upon spending time in Burma, Jagger was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Paintings

Materials

Silk

Original Silk Batik W. Jagger Tiger, 2016
Original Silk Batik W. Jagger Tiger, 2016
H 41.23 in W 40.36 in D 1.97 in
"Mountain Path" Japanese landscape painting mineral pigments on silk nature
By Maki Kuchida
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
and figures, she combines the Chinese and Japanese style painting on silk and rice paper with using
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pigment, Silk

"Tree of Ipu" Japanese landscape painting pigments on silk nature Hawaii colors
By Maki Kuchida
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
labor-intensive and time-consuming process as painting on silk for one color requires at least 8 layers
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Pigment, Silk

Set of Five Antique Chinese Watercolors on Silk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing set of five Chinese watercolor paintings on silk depicting men occupied in their trades
Category

Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Erotic Scene - Original Gouache on Silk
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is a gouache and China ink original painting on silk, realized probably in the second
Category

Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

"In a Forest of Fishes" Japanese seascape painting pigments on silk sea peace
By Maki Kuchida
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
achieved through a labor-intensive and time-consuming process as painting on silk for one color requires at
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Silk, Pigment

"White Crow" Japanese landscape painting mineral pigments on silk nature bird
By Maki Kuchida
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
achieved through a labor-intensive and time-consuming process as painting on silk for one color requires at
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Silk, Pigment

"2000 Years Old" Japanese landscape painting pigments on silk nature baobab tree
By Maki Kuchida
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
labor-intensive and time-consuming process as painting on silk for one color requires at least 8 layers
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Silk, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Chinese Literary Figures in Seascape
Located in Hudson, NY
Fine Kano School painting on silk with silk brocade border.
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Tiger (Chinese Origin, Late XIXth - Early XXth Cent.)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Unknown, Chinese Title: Tiger Year: Late XIXth - Early XXth Century Medium: Painting on
Category

Early 20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Silk, Paint

"Pretty House" contemporary Japanese landscape painting mineral pigments silk
By Maki Kuchida
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
-consuming process as painting on silk for one color requires at least 8 layers of pigments. Maki paints
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pigment, Silk

"The City" landscape figurative silk painting adventure journey of life courage
By Maki Kuchida
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
and figures, she combines the Chinese and Japanese style painting on silk and rice paper with using
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Silk, Pigment

Japanese Imperial Portrait Painting of Man in Green Robes
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meiji period imperial portrait painting on silk. The piece was shown at the Chicago
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Imperial Portrait Painting of Woman in Black and Floral Robe
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meiji period imperial portrait painting on silk. The piece was shown at the Chicago
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Hardwood

Monumental and Massive Japanese Sakyamuni with Disciples Buddhist Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese Buddhist painting, painting on silk and mounted on brocade scroll, very rare large size. Wonderful
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Venice Beach, California
By Linnea Pergola
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Linnea Pergola Title: Venice Beach, California Medium: Acrylic Painting on Silk, Signed
Category

1990s Pop Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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Painting On Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the painting on silk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each painting on silk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and wood. If you’re shopping for a painting on silk, we have 153 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect painting on silk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A painting on silk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made painting on silk over the years, but those crafted by La Roche Laffitte, Rajhastani and Elizabeth O'Neil Verner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Painting On Silk?

Prices for a painting on silk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $247 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,700.
Questions About Painting On Silk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What silk painting is called depends on the origins of the artwork. In Tibet, silk paintings made for religious rituals are thangka, while in Vietnam, the traditional art form is known as tranh lụa. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silk paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kimonos are traditional Japanese garments often crafted with silk material. The kimono is T-shaped with rectangular sleeves, and is wrapped left over right and secured with a sash or “obi”. You can shop a collection of silk kimonos from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Silk crepe is a distinct fabric that has a particular wrinkled and bumpy appearance. It is often thin and lightweight, hence the name “crepe” referring to the french thin pancakes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silk robes are robes made from silk, a natural fiber that comes from the cocoons of silkworms. Silk robes have been used for centuries and fashion designers continue to reimagine this timeless garment. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary silk robes from brands like Christian Dior and Casablanca along with antique one-of-a-kind pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Silk rugs can be vacuumed with a brushless suction head.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Silk chiffon fabric is a sheer and elegant cloth that drapes well for dresses. It is a material well suited for evening dresses and formal wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Organza is a sheer material originally made from silk, though it is now more commonly made from synthetic fibers. The fabric is very delicate, though synthetic fibers are more durable than silk.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hermès silk needs to be hand washed with water, as silk doesn’t react well with chemicals. Invest in specialized silk cleaner products if you plan to wash Hermès silk at home. Follow the care instructions and consult an expert if you’re unsure. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hermès silk clothing from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Silk rugs are fairly durable. Silk is a strong natural fiber, yet more delicate than wool.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a kimono is made from silk, look for silk’s signature pearlescence, sheen and luster. Run your fingers over the fabric — it should feel smooth. Hold the kimono up from a single point at the neck. The fabric and it should drape luxuriously. If the fabric has a flat sheen, feels rough, or doesn’t drape well, it’s probably not real silk. Shop a collection of authentic silk kimonos from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Versace does indeed use silk in its designs. Versaces flowing tops and dresses can be found in either 100% cotton or elegant silk. Shop a collection of vintage and new Versace bags, clothing and accessories from some of the worlds top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, silk scarves can be framed as art. For best results, enlist the services of a professional framer who can recommend the best type of mat and frame to protect the accessory. Find a variety of vintage silk scarves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, authentic Japanese kimonos are made of silk. Mulberry silk, which comes from the mulberry silkworm and accounts for around 90 percent of the world’s silk, is the most popular type used to make kimonos. Shop a selection of authentic silk kimonos on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Don't even try - call a professional.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese silk embroidery is an art form that involves stitching highly detailed traditional images onto silk fabric by hand. The Chinese name for the art form is xiuhua or zhahua. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Chinese silk embroidery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The symbolism of a silk dress is really a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate silk dresses with wealth and status because silk is a luxury material, while others merely appreciate its enveloping texture and link it with softness and sensuality. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silk dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you wear a Chanel silk scarf really comes down to a matter of preference. You can tie it in a chic knot around your neck, or wear it loosely around your shoulders. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Chanel haute couture from top sellers around the world.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That depends on the size and how fine the rug is.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That depends on what the rug is, how old it is, how large and how fine.