Vintage Asian Painting
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings and Screens
Fabric, Paint
Late 20th Century Pakistani Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Canvas
Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Brass
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Paper
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Expressionist Paintings and Screens
Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Other Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Paint, Canvas
20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Paper
Vintage 1980s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens
Textile
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
Vintage 1970s Indian Folk Art Paintings and Screens
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens
Silk
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Paint
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Canvas
Late 20th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Faux Bamboo, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Asian Paintings
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s British Other Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings and Screens
Wood
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint, Paper
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Colonial Revival Paintings and Screens
Wood
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Brass
20th Century Bhutanese Paintings and Screens
Brocade, Canvas
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Silk
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper
Vintage 1930s Chinese Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Paint
Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Paintings and Screens
Textile, Glass
Vintage 1950s French Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Stone
Vintage 1980s Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Paper
Vintage 1950s Paintings and Screens
Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Silk
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Vintage Asian Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Asian Painting?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a painting is vintage, research the artist and determine when they were active. There are mobile apps that can help you identify the artist by referencing a photo of the signature on your painting. If your painting is over 20 years old but less than 100, it would generally be considered vintage. However, experts don't often use the term vintage to describe art. If you need assistance with the dating process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of paintings.
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